Job Introduction
Lead Design. Drive BIM. Shape the Future of Housebuilding.
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our Group Technical team and play a key role in developing our standard house type portfolio and driving the continued implementation of BIM across the business.
Reporting directly to the Group Technical Director, you will lead the development of BIM standards, digital design processes and our Common Data Environment (CDE), helping embed BIM into the way homes are designed, coordinated and delivered.
You will join a collaborative Group Technical team working closely with colleagues across Technical, Engineering, Commercial, Construction, Sales and Marketing.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the development and coordination of our standard house type range while leading the continued development of BIM and digital design across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the development and ongoing improvement of standard house types.
- Leading the implementation and development of BIM standards, processes and workflows.
- Managing BIM model quality, coordination, data validation and clash detection.
- Supporting the development and management of the Common Data Environment (CDE) and BIM Execution Plans.
- Managing external consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary design information.
- Hosting design and BIM coordination reviews with internal teams and external partners.
- Supporting planning, architectural, civil and structural design development.
- Providing technical guidance to regional teams and supporting regulatory and warranty approvals.
- Reviewing specifications, CGI and sales information for technical accuracy.
- Monitoring emerging BIM technologies and digital solutions that could improve design quality and efficiency.
- Reporting BIM and design progress to senior stakeholders.
- Supporting and mentoring Technical Coordinators, Assistants and Apprentices.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong housebuilding or construction design experience combined with practical knowledge of BIM and digital design.
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience in Design Management, Technical Management, BIM Management or architectural/technical design.
- Strong practical experience of BIM processes and information management.
- Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, with Navisworks experience advantageous.
- Experience of CDEs, BIM Execution Plans and multidisciplinary design coordination.
- A good understanding of UK Building Regulations and residential construction.
- Strong consultant, stakeholder and project-management skills.
- An HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in architecture, engineering, construction or a related discipline.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to influence both house type design and the future of BIM within the business.
You will become a key member of our Group Technical team, working across the organisation to improve design quality, coordination and efficiency while helping establish BIM as an integral part of how we design and deliver homes.
If you are passionate about design, BIM, Revit and digital construction and want the opportunity to make a genuine impact, we would like to hear from you.