Job Specification: Head of DesignLocation: WorcestershireEmployment Type:Full-time, PermanentRole PurposeTo lead, manage and develop the design management function within the residential division, ensuring design resources and processes are effectively deployed to deliver high-quality, compliant and commercially sound pre-construction and construction design outcomes across residential projects.Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the design management function, ensuring robust and consistent delivery of design across residential projects.Establish and implement standardised design management processes in collaboration with Operations and Pre-Construction teams.Manage, allocate and plan design management resources, including line management, performance and workforce planning.Oversee design delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring compliance with programme, cost, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.Champion value-driven, cost-effective, innovative design solutions while managing risk and defects liability.Coordinate external consultants and specialist designers, monitoring performance against time, cost and quality targets.Support bid and tender processes with technical design input to secure accurate and competitive submissions.Maintain strong client relationships that promote high standards of service and collaboration.Advocate and embed best practice in health and safety, regulatory compliance (including Building Safety Act and Building Regulat