Design Manager

O'Neill & Brennan; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a £22m hospital project in Southampton. The role involves overseeing the design process from start to completion, ensuring quality and compliance with NEC contracts. Candidates must possess prior experience in healthcare projects and have worked with Tier 1 contractors in similar busy environments. This is a freelance position outside IR35, lasting until summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Design Manager on healthcare projects.
• Experience with NEC form of contract is essential.
• Familiarity with busy refurbishment and new build environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage design processes for healthcare projects.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements.
• Collaborate with site teams on project delivery.

Skills

Experience as a Design Manager on healthcare projects

Knowledge of NEC form of contract

Experience with Tier 1 main contractors

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - £22m Hospital project - Southampton - Freelance

This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join an existing site team on a live project in Southampton.

This is a long-term contract opportunity to work as Design Manager on a project that completes in summer 2026 and you will be required for the full duration. This role is deemed OUTSIDE of IR35.

Project details

The project is a £22m extension of a hospital which will include new theatres and wards. Experience as a Design Manager on healthcare projects and NEC form of contract is essential.

You will have also worked for other recognised Tier 1 main contractors and have knowledge of working within a busy, refurbishment and new build environment.

Responsibilities / Requirements

• Experience as a Design Manager on healthcare projects and NEC form of contract is essential.
• Have worked for other recognised Tier 1 main contractors and have knowledge of working within a busy, refurbishment and new build environment.

Contract details

Outside IR35; long-term contract to complete summer 2026.

How to apply

If you have read the above and feel you are suitable for this Design Manager role in Southampton or would like further information on any other Design Manager or Senior Design Manager vacancies in Hampshire and the South, please contact Lee Kidd at our Guildford office.

EEO statement

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation