Senior Design Manager – Life Sciences & Technology Location: Warrington (Office) | Macclesfield (Primary Project Site) Sector: Life Science & Technology Level: Senior / Step‑up Opportunity Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager, or a proven Design Manager ready for your next step up ? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team operating at the forefront of the Life Sciences & Technology sector—working on complex, high‑compliance facilities that make a real impact. We’re looking for a dynamic, driven individual who can lead multi‑disciplinary design delivery across multiple projects or a major flagship scheme, acting as a central link between clients, vendors, design partners, and in‑house teams. The Role As a Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design strategy and delivery across pre‑construction and construction phases. You’ll provide leadership, technical insight, and a collaborative approach to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and efficient design outcomes. You’ll be responsible for: Leading pre‑construction and construction design processes across one large or multiple projects. Acting as the key interface with clients, vendors, design partners, and internal operational teams. Overseeing the development of facilities, equipment integration, and processes aligned with Life Science & Technology requirements. Ensuring adherence to sector regulations, standards, and client governance. Managing and mentoring design teams, ensuring capability, clarity, and successful delivery. Identifying and resolving technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle. Driving opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and improved design workflows. Providing critical links between commercial, construction, digital, and design functions. Implementing collaborative processes to ensure effective design interrogation and decision‑making. What We’re Looking For 10 years’ experience in a Design Manager role, including major project delivery. Strong background in Life Sciences, or comparable complexity from Healthcare or similarly regulated sectors. Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary design teams. Strong understanding of contractual frameworks including D&B, EPCM, EPC, JCT and NEC. Detailed knowledge of Life Science technologies, equipment, vendor integration, and workflows. Excellent understanding of design work‑stages such as RIBA, FEL, and wider AEC processes. Confident stakeholder management across scientists, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Why Join? You’ll be part of a growing team shaping cutting‑edge facilities in a fast‑expanding sector. This role offers the autonomy to lead impactful work, the support of a collaborative organisation, and clear progression for the right candidate.