Permanent

Senior Design Manager

Posted by Wates Group • Oldham, England, United Kingdom

📍 Oldham, England 🕒 January 25, 2026

About the Role

The Vacancy

WPS are looking for a highly skilled Senior Design Manager to lead the delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes within high-rise buildings, as well as retrofit projects across the North West. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and leadership experience in managing complex design challenges in occupied homes, including higher-risk buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design teams through all RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator Gateway process.
  • Manage design risk and assurance processes, particularly for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
  • Oversee BIM Level 2 and digital design coordination.
  • Deliver retrofit schemes that meet energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
  • Maintain the golden thread of information throughout the project ...
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