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Design Manager
Wates Group
Lead design for complex projects, ensuring compliance, buildability, and value.
9d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Healthcare
Residential
Commercial
Engineering
Facilities Management Services
Fit out and Refurbishment
House Builder Joint Ventures
Role
What you would be doing
continuous improvement
design programme
schedule management
design review
compliance check
risk identification
- Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives and innovation
- Work with all relevant parties, to produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required schedule to facilitate design, procurement and construction activities
- Ensure the design has been reviewed and verified to achieve compliance and mitigate Health and Safety, design and buildability issues prior to construction and identify key risks and opportunities at each stage of the design and delivery process.
What you bring
travel
- Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
- Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
- Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
- Competitive salary & profit share scheme
- Flexible working
- Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
- Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
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Security clearance- basic disclosure and barring service (dbs) check at offer stage
- additional pre‑employment checks may apply
Company
Overview
Over 120 Years
Years in Operation
The company has been operational for over a century, showcasing extensive experience in construction and property services.
- Provides integrated solutions across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure.
- Has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most notable projects, including landmark developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Committed to innovation in construction techniques and sustainable building practices.
- Notable projects include iconic residential communities, advanced industrial facilities, and complex public sector developments.
- Collaborates with government entities, private sector clients, and developers in long-term partnerships.
- Remains a family-owned company, upholding a legacy of trust, quality, and commitment to the built environment.
- Reimagining places for people to thrive.
- Thriving places: Working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
- Thriving planet: Protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
- Thriving people: Creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
90% Reduction
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045, following a 46.2% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 baseline.
98% Scope 3
Emission Source Breakdown
98% of total emissions are attributed to Scope 3, with 89% from purchased goods and services.
46%
Mid-Term Emissions Cut
A 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline.
99% Recycling
Waste Diversion Rate
Currently recycling or diverting over 99% of waste from operations.
- Net zero carbon company by 2045 (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) with SBTi validation.
- Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31 December 2025.
- Achieve Biodiversity Net Gain of 20% on measurable projects (double the national minimum).
- Zero waste from operations by 2045.
- Eliminate waste and carbon from on-site operations and vehicles by 2025.
- Engage 89% of suppliers (by emissions) to have SBTi-aligned targets by end of 2027.
- Zero Carbon Sites programme: reduce diesel, use battery systems, transition to electric or green hydrogen plant.
24.9% gender pay gap
Gender Pay Gap Progress
The company reports a 24.9% mean gender pay gap in 2021, showing improvement from 30.3% in 2020.
8 weeks paternity leave
Parental Leave Policy
The company offers fully paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and enhanced shared parental and adoption leave.
- Fair Treatment: Everyone is treated with fairness and respect; they can speak up and be listened to.
- Fair Opportunity: Everyone has fair access to development and progression with equity in pay.
- Fair Hiring: Hire the best person from a diverse pool, challenging perceptions that prevent talent joining.
- Disability Confident employer: inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments, support for disabled colleagues.
- Awards: Working Families Best Practice Awards (Best for Fathers, Best for All Families); Times Top 50 Employers for Women; Construction News’ Award for Diversity and Inclusion Excellence.
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