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Head of Design and Engineering
Wates Group
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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– Wates Group National Role • Senior Leadership • Built Environment / MEP We are seeking an exceptional Head of Design and Engineering to lead our national design, engineering and digital engineering capability and play a pivotal role on the SES Operations Board. This senior, strategic leadership position has responsibility for shaping and delivering our design and engineering vision across all regions and business units. The role ensures that designs deliver best value, meet regulatory and contractual requirements, and support innovation, sustainability and customer excellence across one of the UK’s leading MEP contractors. The Role
As Head of Design and Engineering, you will provide national leadership for design management, engineering and digital engineering with accountability for governance, capability, performance and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Operations, Pre‑Contract, Commercial, HS&W, Quality and Customer Strategy to embed design and engineering excellence across bids, projects and operational delivery. You will also act as a senior external ambassador, representing the business at industry forums and building strong, productive relationships with designers, consultants, supply chain partners and clients. Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a national design and engineering strategy aligned to wider business objectives Lead and manage the national Design & Engineering function, including regional and major project leadership teams Provide governance to ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, quality and sustainability standards Drive innovation, including digital engineering, smart technologies and low‑carbon solutions Oversee design planning, consultant selection, value engineering and performance management Establish and maintain robust design, engineering and technical frameworks, standards and processes Monitor project performance, identifying risk early and driving continuous improvement Build high‑performing teams through leadership, mentoring, succession planning and talent development Develop and manage design and engineering budgets in collaboration with Pre‑Contract and Operations Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and industry bodies, promoting technical leadership and best practice About You
You are a highly credible design and engineering leader with a strong track record in senior roles within a Tier 1 MEP or built environment organisation. You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and are passionate about innovation, people development and delivering value for customers. You Will Bring
Extensive experience leading design and engineering functions at senior level Strong knowledge of design management, engineering delivery and digital engineering Proven experience working in customer‑facing, complex project environments The ability to influence at Executive and Board level A collaborative, resilient leadership style with high standards and accountability Qualifications & Experience
Degree (or higher) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline Chartered Engineer status Substantial experience in a senior design and engineering leadership role or 5+ years in a related executive position What We Offer
A nationally influential leadership role with real strategic impact The opportunity to shape the future of design, engineering and innovation across a major organisation A collaborative, values‑driven culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement Competitive executive remuneration and benefits package Additional Information
This is a national role requiring regular travel and occasional overnight stays. Wates Group
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’, and our three promises:
Thriving places ,
Thriving planet ,
Thriving people . We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, and we ensure our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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- English
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