Construction Design Manager

300 North Limited; Sale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Design Manager to oversee healthcare and PFI projects. The role involves managing the design process from tender to delivery, ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare projects, strong knowledge of technical standards, and necessary certifications. This opportunity offers a contract for 6 months with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NHS technical standards (HTM/HBN).
• Background with a main contractor or specialist healthcare contractor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee healthcare and PFI lifecycle projects from tender to delivery.
• Work closely with NHS Trusts and consultants for compliance.
• Coordinate consultants and subcontractors, manage design risks.

Skills

Healthcare construction project management

NHS compliance knowledge

Design risk management

BIM/digital tools proficiency

Communication

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Construction Design Manager - Healthcare & PFI Projects

Location: Manchester

Salary: £350 per day CIS or £260 per day PAYE

Contract: 6 months

Working hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4.30pm

Responsibilities

• Oversee healthcare and PFI lifecycle projects valued between £500k and £10m, managing the design process from tender through to delivery in live healthcare environments.
• Work closely with NHS Trusts, consultants, and PFI/SPV providers to ensure projects are compliant, buildable, and aligned with HTM and HBN standards.
• Coordinate consultants and subcontractors, review drawings, manage design risks, and chair design meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare construction projects (including
  PFI lifecycle works
  ).
• Riba 0 - 7 projects.
• Strong knowledge of NHS technical standards (HTM/HBN).
• SMSTS certification and First Aid at Work (essential).
• Background with a main contractor or specialist healthcare contractor.
• Proficiency with BIM/digital tools and MS Project.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, delivering projects that directly improve healthcare estates.

Please apply to Joe Firth @300North - or (phone number removed)