Assistant Design Manager - Main Contractor
Ascot, Berkshire

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge research facilities

We now seek an Assistant Design Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis to grow within the business.

The Benefits

- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days’ annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Design Manager, you will assist in the development and delivery of construction projects from a design perspective.

Working closely with the lead design manager, you will support the planning and management of our Contractor Design Portions (CDPs), ensuring compliance between the latest client and subcontractor information and all statutory, legal and planning requirements.

You’ll assist in maintaining an accurate Information Required Schedule (IRS) and update the Design & Procurement Schedule (D&PS) to reflect construction activity, supporting the identification and mitigation of risk.

Additionally, you will:

- Support the completion of contract and project administration relating to our design responsibility.
- Assist with procurement procedures.
- Build appropriate relationships with clients, design teams and our supply chain.

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Design Manager, you will need to demonstrate:

- Qualifications appropriate to the role
- The ability to understand client requirements
- Broad technical knowledge of construction design and detail
- Good understanding of the design process and programming
- An understanding of managing people and process; including meeting management
- The ability to identify design shortfalls (i.e. information conflicts, scope gaps, buildability issues, statutory requirements, etc.)
- Working knowledge of planning procedures, building regulations, CDM Regulations, Listed building consents and other third-party requirements
- Awareness of design and document management packages such as Viewpoint, Autodesk, Revit, BIM Collab or equivalent.
- Previous support in writing accurate and detailed contractor’s proposals and reports
- Working knowledge of commercial implications of design change
- Experience of successfully working on projects of varying value, type and complexity
- Working knowledge of Walter Lilly’s market sectors and a general understanding of the complexities involved with such projects
- Working knowledge of construction
- Familiarity with commonly used provisions of the Standard Forms of Contracts and the amendments thereto
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Appropriate level of IT competency with the ability to utilise various design management platforms
- An understanding of how to manage design team and sub-contractors alike to the correct design / solution
- The ability to review and understand construction and pre-construction programmes
- The ability to understand own shortcomings in construction knowledge and ability to seek training and assistance to fill such gaps

Other organisations may refer to this role as Associate Design Manager, Design Support Manager, Technical Coordinator, Design Coordinator

How to Apply

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.