Design Manager - IOW Parkhurst

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Design Manager to join our team on a major Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project on the Isle of Wight. This is a significant and high‑profile scheme, offering the opportunity to work on a complex, secure environment and play a key role in shaping successful project outcomes.

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process, ensuring designs are compliant, buildable, safe and aligned with project and client requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the design process from pre‑construction through delivery on site
• Coordinating external consultants and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant design outputs
• Ensuring compliance with MoJ standards, statutory regulations and security requirements
• Managing design risk, interfaces and changes
• Supporting collaboration between design, commercial, planning and construction teams
• Reviewing designs to improve buildability, quality, value and programme certainty
• Building effective working relationships with the client, consultants and supply chain

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within construction or the built environment
• Strong understanding of the design process across multiple disciplines
• Experience working on secure, regulated or complex projects (MoJ or similar environments desirable)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
• Ability to work effectively in a live project environment

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with strong values
• Work on a challenging and meaningful MoJ project with long‑term impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including support for project‑based working