Your new companyHays is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor that has secured a place on the Government's New Hospital Programme, supporting a £37bn pipeline of next-generation healthcare facilities. Individual schemes range from £500m to over £1bn, delivered using a standardised, industrialised approach to drive quality, safety and efficiency at scale. With major projects planned across Norfolk and Suffolk, this is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and contribute to a nationally significant healthcare programme with long-term visibility.Your new roleAs Senior Design Manager, you will lead design delivery from pre-construction through to completion. You will manage consultant teams, oversee the design programme and interfaces, and ensure compliance with statutory approvals and programme requirements.You will play a key role in PCSA and two-stage procurement, supporting buildability, risk mitigation and efficient transition into construction.What you'll need to succeedSenior Design Management experience with a Tier 1 contractor preferred.Hospital experience desirable; major project backgrounds considered (defence, secure estates, prisons, energy/nuclear, rail, large civils)Strong knowledge of two-stage and delivery-led design environmentsConfident stakeholder engagement skillsWhat you'll get in return£100,000 + an excellent Tier 1 package, including car allowance, bonus, travel allowance, enhanced pension & healthcare. You'll gain exposure to flagship projects with outstanding long-term career prospects.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk