We're seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established and forward-thinking construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading design activities, shaping feasibility work, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of time, budget, and quality. You’ll be supported by an experienced in-house team while taking ownership of key design and coordination responsibilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting tender-stage design activities and contributing to bid submissions.
* Working with the site team to agree the specialist subcontractor procurement strategy.
* Producing and managing the Project Stage Design Programme and Design Deliverables, coordinating with primary, secondary, and specialist subcontract designers.
* Assessing site characteristics and evaluating proposed designs.
* Managing the on-site design process at RIBA Stages 4 and 5.
* Ensuring all design output complies with relevant regulations and standards.
* Contributing to cost estimates to help guide client expectations.
* Supporting funding and return-on-investment evaluations.
* Setting up and maintaining the project’s Common Data Environment (CDE), including file structures, access rights, workflows, and communication links.
* Leading design coordination workshops and progress meetings.
* Producing the project-specific Design Management Plan (DMP) and BIM Execution Plan (BEP), and monitoring compliance throughout the project.
Essential & Desirable Criteria
We are looking for someone who brings:
* A background as an Architect or Design Manager, with relevant qualifications.
* Experience delivering projects across sectors in healthcare is essential.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
* Experience in the construction industry working on mid to large-scale new build or refurbishment projects.
* A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work confidently across all levels of an organisation