Design Manager

Taylor Woodrow is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design activities on major highways projects across the Wolverhampton region. Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of contractor-led permanent works design, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and cost-effective solutions. This is a key role within a collaborative and forward-thinking team delivering essential infrastructure that supports local communities and the UK’s transport network.

Design Leadership

• Lead and manage permanent works design across highways projects.
• Oversee design subcontractors to ensure compliant, high-quality, and cost-efficient outputs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Design Management Plans.

Technical & Quality Assurance

• Drive design compliance with ISO 9001, Client requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary design coordination and approve design deliverables.
• Ensure robust technical assurance, including reviews, checks, and completeness of information.

Health, Safety & CDM

• Embed Design for Health & Safety principles throughout all design stages.
• Support compliance with CDM regulations, Engineering Safety Management, and CSM where applicable.
• Challenge designs to eliminate or minimise construction risk.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Administer design subcontracts and contractual obligations relating to contractor’s design.
• Monitor design progress against cost, programme, and performance targets.
• Manage design change and maintain clear, auditable records.

BIM Integration

• Support implementation of project BIM strategies and BIM Execution Plans.
• Champion digital engineering and its value in design and construction.

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within highways, civils, or major infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of design assurance, British Standards, and Client frameworks.
• Skilled at managing design teams and fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and design digitalisation.
• A proactive approach to Value Engineering and Design for Safety.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.