Job Description

Business Unit: 5069 - Civils North

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Role

Are you a design professional with a contractor background looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join our growing team and support the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across the Midlands and North.



As Assistant Design Manager, you'll play a key role in managing the design aspects of highways, public realm, and structures schemes. You'll work closely with consultants, interpret technical drawings, identify challenges, and help drive solutions that align with construction methods and project timelines.

Duties

Manage design coordination across multiple infrastructure projects

Interpret and review drawings, identifying risks and proposing solutions

Liaise with consultants to ensure timely delivery of design packages

Support the Design Manager and collaborate with the Assistant Information Manager

Contribute to the development of design management processes and team growth

Person Specification

Strong design background, ideally with contractor-side experience

Ability to read and interpret drawings and manage design consultants

Understanding of construction methods and infrastructure project delivery

Degree qualified (preferred) or significant demonstrable experience

Full UK driving licence

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect




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.