Design Manager - Major Mixed-Use Development Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: Circa £60,000 + £5000 Car Allowance + Benefits Contract: Permanent The Opportunity An established UK Main Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join the team delivering a significant new development in Leatherhead, Surrey. The project is a technically interesting mixed-use scheme comprising a new purpose-built Police divisional headquarters alongside affordable residential development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong main contracting background to take ownership of the design process on a high-profile project, working closely with the client, consultants, supply chain and internal construction team from design development through to delivery. Candidates with previous blue-light, police, justice, defence, healthcare, secure environment or other complex public-sector project experience would be particularly attractive. The Role As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the multidisciplinary design process, ensuring information is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial and construction requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the design process from preconstruction through to project delivery Developing and managing the project design programme Coordinating architects, consultants, subcontractors and specialist designers Leading design coordination meetings and driving resolution of technical issues Managing design deliverables, interfaces, dependencies and approvals Reviewing Employer's Requirements and ensuring compliant design solutions Working closely with planning, commercial and operational teams Managing consultant performance and design responsibilities Coordinating technical submissions and approvals Overseeing BIM / Digital Engineering coordination and CDE processes Supporting model federation, clash detection and design issue resolution Managing design risk and ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 Coordinating Building Control, planning, utilities and statutory approvals Supporting Building Safety Act / Gateway requirements where applicable Reviewing designs for buildability, programme and commercial efficiency Supporting value engineering and identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve delivery Coordinating temporary and permanent works design interfaces Supporting project sustainability and carbon objectives About You We are looking for an established Design Manager who can independently manage the design function on a complex construction project. You will ideally have: Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator A strong background working for a UK Main Contractor Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of construction methodology and buildability Experience managing design programmes and technical information Knowledge of BIM, Digital Engineering and ISO 19650 Good understanding of CDM, Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act Strong consultant and subcontractor management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability Previous experience delivering blue-light, police, justice, defence or secure public-sector projects would be particularly advantageous. Experience across other technically demanding sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential and mixed-use development will also be considered.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Design Manager - Major Mixed-Use Development Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: Circa £60,000 + £5000 Car Allowance + Benefits Contract: Permanent The Opportunity An established UK Main Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join the team delivering a significant new development in Leatherhead, Surrey. The project is a technically interesting mixed-use scheme comprising a new purpose-built Police divisional headquarters alongside affordable residential development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong main contracting background to take ownership of the design process on a high-profile project, working closely with the client, consultants, supply chain and internal construction team from design development through to delivery. Candidates with previous blue-light, police, justice, defence, healthcare, secure environment or other complex public-sector project experience would be particularly attractive. The Role As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the multidisciplinary design process, ensuring information is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial and construction requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the design process from preconstruction through to project delivery Developing and managing the project design programme Coordinating architects, consultants, subcontractors and specialist designers Leading design coordination meetings and driving resolution of technical issues Managing design deliverables, interfaces, dependencies and approvals Reviewing Employer's Requirements and ensuring compliant design solutions Working closely with planning, commercial and operational teams Managing consultant performance and design responsibilities Coordinating technical submissions and approvals Overseeing BIM / Digital Engineering coordination and CDE processes Supporting model federation, clash detection and design issue resolution Managing design risk and ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 Coordinating Building Control, planning, utilities and statutory approvals Supporting Building Safety Act / Gateway requirements where applicable Reviewing designs for buildability, programme and commercial efficiency Supporting value engineering and identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve delivery Coordinating temporary and permanent works design interfaces Supporting project sustainability and carbon objectives About You We are looking for an established Design Manager who can independently manage the design function on a complex construction project. You will ideally have: Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator A strong background working for a UK Main Contractor Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of construction methodology and buildability Experience managing design programmes and technical information Knowledge of BIM, Digital Engineering and ISO 19650 Good understanding of CDM, Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act Strong consultant and subcontractor management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability Previous experience delivering blue-light, police, justice, defence or secure public-sector projects would be particularly advantageous. Experience across other technically demanding sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential and mixed-use development will also be considered.
Project Manager High-Rise Residential & Complex Envelope Delivery Luton £80,000-£90,000 + Package We're supporting a growing contractor-developer entering a new phase of strategic expansion under new ownership and a driven senior leadership team. With strong backing, a clear plan and a secured pipeline of high-rise residential work, the business is establishing a new division focused on delivering HRBs, multi-storey schemes and complex envelope projects . This is an opportunity to join early, take full ownership of a project, and grow with a division that has serious momentum. As Project Manager, you'll be number one on site , responsible for upstream reporting to senior leadership and downward management of site teams and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day delivery as number one on site , owning programme, reporting, quality and compliance. Deliver high-rise residential / HRB projects , ensuring strong control of sequencing, logistics and access. Manage both façade/envelope packages and internal works , ensuring full project oversight - not just external works. Maintain strict Building Safety Act, BSR and golden thread compliance across all projects. Oversee internal safety works including fire stopping, compartmentation, sprinklers and resident interfaces. Manage subcontractors, drive QA processes and ensure consistent standards across multi-storey schemes. Identify risks early and implement corrective actions to protect programme certainty. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams. Chair progress meetings and coordinate with design, commercial, technical and senior leadership. Support preconstruction activities including surveys, methodology, buildability and logistics planning. Requirements: Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering high-rise residential / HRB projects in the last 5 years. Strong exposure to both façade/envelope and internal works - not pure façade specialists. Solid understanding of multi-storey sequencing, logistics, access and safety compliance. Experience managing internal safety works (fire stopping, sprinklers, compartmentation) is highly advantageous. Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage site teams and specialist subcontractors. Solid understanding of QA, golden thread requirements and building safety compliance. SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid. What's on Offer: £80,000-£90,000 salary Pension + holidays Opportunity to join a new high-rise residential division at the ground floor Portfolio of significant schemes, including new projects starting around September Clear progression as the division grows Supportive leadership team with a track record of scaling successful businesses Ability to make a meaningful impact and grow into senior roles as the division expands
Oct 03, 2026
Full time
Project Manager High-Rise Residential & Complex Envelope Delivery Luton £80,000-£90,000 + Package We're supporting a growing contractor-developer entering a new phase of strategic expansion under new ownership and a driven senior leadership team. With strong backing, a clear plan and a secured pipeline of high-rise residential work, the business is establishing a new division focused on delivering HRBs, multi-storey schemes and complex envelope projects . This is an opportunity to join early, take full ownership of a project, and grow with a division that has serious momentum. As Project Manager, you'll be number one on site , responsible for upstream reporting to senior leadership and downward management of site teams and subcontractors. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day delivery as number one on site , owning programme, reporting, quality and compliance. Deliver high-rise residential / HRB projects , ensuring strong control of sequencing, logistics and access. Manage both façade/envelope packages and internal works , ensuring full project oversight - not just external works. Maintain strict Building Safety Act, BSR and golden thread compliance across all projects. Oversee internal safety works including fire stopping, compartmentation, sprinklers and resident interfaces. Manage subcontractors, drive QA processes and ensure consistent standards across multi-storey schemes. Identify risks early and implement corrective actions to protect programme certainty. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams. Chair progress meetings and coordinate with design, commercial, technical and senior leadership. Support preconstruction activities including surveys, methodology, buildability and logistics planning. Requirements: Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering high-rise residential / HRB projects in the last 5 years. Strong exposure to both façade/envelope and internal works - not pure façade specialists. Solid understanding of multi-storey sequencing, logistics, access and safety compliance. Experience managing internal safety works (fire stopping, sprinklers, compartmentation) is highly advantageous. Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage site teams and specialist subcontractors. Solid understanding of QA, golden thread requirements and building safety compliance. SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), First Aid. What's on Offer: £80,000-£90,000 salary Pension + holidays Opportunity to join a new high-rise residential division at the ground floor Portfolio of significant schemes, including new projects starting around September Clear progression as the division grows Supportive leadership team with a track record of scaling successful businesses Ability to make a meaningful impact and grow into senior roles as the division expands
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Manager to join our Midlands construction business, based in Birmingham. This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office-based working. Being an experienced Senior Proposals Manager, you will oversee our proposals and ensure the team is preparing high-quality bids that delight our customers. We are committed to really understanding our customer's needs, then developing sustainable solutions that are clearly articulated in customer-focussed, world-class submissions. You will partner with preconstruction managers, bid managers and subject matter experts to create winning strategies for our varied bids and proposals across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Defence, and Blue Light. The team collaborates to produce creative, well thought out content, and you will be able to create "the golden thread" and craft well written, engaging content to "wow" our customers and ultimately win projects. You will likely be comfortable representing our business and presenting your proposals to our customer when its needed. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Support and oversee the proposals process in all aspects of the submission including identifying and assembling the people needed to produce and win the bid. Produce high-quality qualitative submissions on time and within budget. Effectively collaborate, coordinate and lead proposal team contributor's input. Work collaboratively with bid team and subject matter experts to identify and formulate proposal plan, schedule, and win strategies. Coordinate team inputs and lead answer review sessions. Manage the production of accurate, well-presented documentation for PQQ's and tenders. Support the resolution of proposal development issues while overseeing production of proposal deliverables. Provide and implement creative ideas and initiatives into proposals, actioning any lessons learned. Assess technical and complex requirements, control, and shape the proposals. Contribute to the preparation of customer presentations to ensure they are customer and people focussed. Check progress and support team members. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Proven experience and success in a proposals or bid management role within the construction industry. Exceptional project management skills and ability to work with a large number of teams at once. Understanding of different proposals processes. Desirable Experience leading or supporting with proposals for private-sector customers or developers in the construction industry. Have or working towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification APMP membership and accreditation. InDesign/Photoshop experience. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Manager to join our Midlands construction business, based in Birmingham. This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office-based working. Being an experienced Senior Proposals Manager, you will oversee our proposals and ensure the team is preparing high-quality bids that delight our customers. We are committed to really understanding our customer's needs, then developing sustainable solutions that are clearly articulated in customer-focussed, world-class submissions. You will partner with preconstruction managers, bid managers and subject matter experts to create winning strategies for our varied bids and proposals across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Defence, and Blue Light. The team collaborates to produce creative, well thought out content, and you will be able to create "the golden thread" and craft well written, engaging content to "wow" our customers and ultimately win projects. You will likely be comfortable representing our business and presenting your proposals to our customer when its needed. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Support and oversee the proposals process in all aspects of the submission including identifying and assembling the people needed to produce and win the bid. Produce high-quality qualitative submissions on time and within budget. Effectively collaborate, coordinate and lead proposal team contributor's input. Work collaboratively with bid team and subject matter experts to identify and formulate proposal plan, schedule, and win strategies. Coordinate team inputs and lead answer review sessions. Manage the production of accurate, well-presented documentation for PQQ's and tenders. Support the resolution of proposal development issues while overseeing production of proposal deliverables. Provide and implement creative ideas and initiatives into proposals, actioning any lessons learned. Assess technical and complex requirements, control, and shape the proposals. Contribute to the preparation of customer presentations to ensure they are customer and people focussed. Check progress and support team members. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Proven experience and success in a proposals or bid management role within the construction industry. Exceptional project management skills and ability to work with a large number of teams at once. Understanding of different proposals processes. Desirable Experience leading or supporting with proposals for private-sector customers or developers in the construction industry. Have or working towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification APMP membership and accreditation. InDesign/Photoshop experience. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
