Design Lead – Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences & Healthcare
Location: Rochdale | Sector: Design & Build Consultancy
Are you a confident Design Lead with experience in cleanroom, laboratory, or technical construction environments? We’re recruiting for a well-established design and build consultancy delivering complex, high-spec projects in regulated sectors.
Role:
You will take ownership of the full design lifecycle, managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating all design stages from early development to construction-ready documentation. You’ll liaise with clients, regulators, and internal teams to ensure projects are compliant, on schedule, and meet goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead design from appointment to project completion
* Coordinate internal staff and external consultants
* Develop/manage Design Execution Plans and BIM Execution Plans
* Chair client and regulatory design meetings
* Ensure compliance with CDM, ISO 9001, and health & safety standards
* Oversee accurate, high-quality design documentation
* Monitor programmes, deliverables, and budgets
* Manage client changes and advise on cost/schedule impacts
* Support estimating during early design phases
* Mentor junior design staff
Requirements:
* HNC minimum in Building Studies (degree preferred)
* 10+ years in senior design roles
* Strong technical knowledge of architectural, M&E, and public health disciplines
* Experience in pharmaceutical, cleanroom, or healthcare facility design
* Confident in client management and project delivery in regulated environments
* Knowledge of construction methods, legislation, ISO 9001, and CDM
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; Revit desirable
Why Join?
Lead challenging, high-profile projects in a respected consultancy. Long-term career development and professional growth opportunities available