Design Manager

Bimplus; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus, a growing firm delivering specialist healthcare solutions, seeks a Design Manager to lead projects from concept through to completion. The role suits an experienced design professional with strong leadership capability who is keen to broaden expertise within regulated environments and drive innovation and sustainability across project delivery.

With a stable design team in place, you will oversee and support designers, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs including Mechanical and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Manager or senior design leadership role.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards in regulated sectors (ISO 19650 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Oversee and support a team of designers, providing guidance and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and healthcare regulations, including ISO 19650.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs including Mechanical & Electrical design elements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and design quality standards.
• Handle challenging conversations and resolve design or delivery issues effectively.

Skills

Design leadership

Team management

Client liaison

Problem solving

Regulated environments

BIM workflows

Job description

This role sits within a growing organisation delivering specialist solutions into the healthcare sector. As part of ongoing expansion and increased project demand, they are seeking a Design Manager to lead projects from concept through to completion. The position would suit an experienced design professional with strong leadership capability, who is keen to broaden their expertise within regulated environments and drive innovation and sustainability across project delivery. With a stable and established design team already in place, this role offers an opportunity to take ownership while developing both people and processes.

As a Design Manager you will:

• Lead and manage design projects from initial concept through to completion
• Oversee and support a team of designers, providing guidance and performance management
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and healthcare regulations, including ISO 19650
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, including Mechanical & Electrical design elements
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and design quality standards
• Handle challenging conversations and resolve design or delivery issues effectively

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a Design Manager or senior design leadership role
• Strong people management and team leadership capability
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion
• Knowledge of compliance standards, ideally within regulated sectors
• Excellent client liaison and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams (including M&E)
• Strong problem-solving ability and confidence in decision-making

Desirable:

• Experience within healthcare or similarly regulated environments
• Knowledge on BIM processes and implementing BIM workflows
• Exposure to ISO 19650 or similar information management standards
• Interest in sustainability and modern methods of construction

This will opportunity would suit a passionate design manager who is keen to learn, looking to join an expanding company with a growing pipeline, where employees are valued and supported.

This employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age