The OpportunityWe are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our team on a major Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project based in Erlestoke. This is a high‑profile, complex and secure scheme, offering the opportunity to play a leading role in managing design on a nationally significant programme.You will provide leadership across the design function, ensuring the project is delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently from pre‑construction through to completion.What You'll Be DoingLeading the design management process from pre‑construction through deliveryManaging and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and external consultantsEnsuring full compliance with MoJ standards, statutory legislation and security requirementsManaging design risk, change control and interfaces across the projectProviding technical leadership to drive quality, buildability, value and programme certaintySupporting bid and pre‑construction activity where requiredWorking closely with construction, commercial and planning teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to deliveryBuilding strong, collaborative relationships with the client and key stakeholdersWhat We're Looking ForProven experience in a Senior Design Manager role within construction or the built environmentStrong technical understanding of the full design and construction processExperience working on MoJ, custodial, secure or highly regulated projects (strongly preferred)Confident leadership and stakeholder management skillsA structured, proactive and solutions‑focused approachAbility to manage complex programmes and multiple design interfacesWhy Join Wates?Be part of a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with strong valuesWork on a major MoJ project with long‑term national impactSupportive, collaborative and inclusive working environmentOpportunities for professional development and career progressionCompetitive salary and benefits package, including support for project‑based workingOur commitments:Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr