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Overview
John Sisk & Son has an opportunity for a Design Manager or a seasoned Design Manager ready to advance to a Senior Design Manager role, within the growing Life Science & Technology sector.
As a Design Manager, you will lead the delivery of effective design across multiple projects or a large-scale project. You will oversee pre-construction and construction design processes, liaising with clients, vendors, the design team, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. This role involves client-facing responsibilities and requires engaging with a broad range of stakeholders.
Travel within regional locations is expected, with work between sites, offices, and clients’ premises.
Responsibilities
* Understand contractual procurement routes and administration, including D&B, EPCM, EPC, JCT, and NEC contracts.
* Have knowledge of life science technologies, equipment, instrumentation, vendor engagement, and workflows.
* Familiarity with design stage plans such as RIBA, FEL, AEC, and associated workflows.
* Collaborate with scientists, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
* Identify and resolve design and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage and mentor design teams, fostering skills development.
* Lead pre-construction design processes and ensure design information is accurate, complete, and compliant.
* Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design management practices.
* Ensure design activities align with company values and client requirements.
* Manage consultancies, information, and change control processes.
* Ensure legislative and client compliance of designs.
* Mentor junior design staff.
Experience
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
* Strong knowledge of LST procurement routes, contractual administration, and design workflows.
* Background in architectural or MEP engineering with a good understanding of the other discipline.
Qualifications
* Degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, or related fields.
Additional Information
* Competitive salary, pension, annual bonus, company car (role-dependent), and 26+ days of annual leave.
Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, career growth, and a collaborative environment.
Our internal team handles all vacancies; unsolicited agency contacts are not accepted.
We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential.
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