Head of Design

Wates Smartspace

📍 redditch, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Marketing & Media Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

Location: National | Business Unit: WPS

About the Role

We're looking for a highly experienced and inspiring Head of Design to lead and elevate the Design Management function across our WPS business. This pivotal role carries full accountability for ensuring all design activity — including Higher‑Risk Buildings (HRBs), retrofit, and planned maintenance programmes — meets the highest levels of technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll drive continuous improvement, champion innovation, and strengthen business resilience while leading a talented team of Design Managers and Temporary Works specialists.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced technical environment and enjoy shaping best practice across a region‑wide portfolio, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Design Managers, ensuring clear standards, robust processes, and ongoing professional development.
  • Overs...