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