Design Manager

The Candidate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a proactive Design Manager to oversee the design process for cutting-edge medical facilities across the UK. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to manage multiple live projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and budget constraints. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in a construction design role, particularly within healthcare, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a construction design role.
• Proven background in delivering healthcare or pharmaceutical projects.
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing in-house and external design consultants across multiple projects.
• Coordinating design information to meet programme requirements.
• Chairing design team meetings and facilitating stakeholder collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

BIM processes

Design coordination platforms

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-driven Design Manager with a strong background in healthcare projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your design expertise will directly impact the successful delivery of cutting-edge medical facilities across the UK.

As a Design Manager, you’ll lead and coordinate the design process from concept through to site delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and healthcare clients to ensure smooth communication, accurate planning, and innovative design solutions tailored to complex healthcare environments. This role will report directly into the Senior Design Manager & is office based with occasional travel to site locations.

What you’ll be doing…

• Managing both in-house and external design consultants across multiple live projects
• Coordinating design information to meet programme requirements and mitigate risk
• Chairing design team meetings and facilitating collaboration across all stakeholders
• Reviewing design drawings and specifications to ensure compliance and practicality
• Ensuring that project design aligns with budget constraints and technical standards
• Liaising with project teams to resolve site-based queries quickly and effectively
• Supporting tender analysis and pre-construction activities to ensure project readiness

We’re looking for….

• 2–3 years of experience in a construction design role
• Proven background in delivering healthcare or pharmaceutical sector projects
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with consultants, clients, and contractors
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and design principles
• Working knowledge of BIM processes and design coordination platforms
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A valid UK driving license is preferred

Please note due to high volumes of applications unfortunately we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.

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