Design Manager

CAP Resourcing LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Mentoring programmes

CPD opportunities

Flexible benefits options

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Social events

Job summary

CAP Resourcing LTD is seeking a Design Manager / Project Manager to deliver major healthcare projects within a dynamic design studio. You will support structured project delivery, stakeholder coordination and commercial performance to ensure client expectations are met.

Role suits someone from a design/construction/engineering background with an interest in project controls, contract administration and programme coordination, working with experienced teams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in design/construction/engineering or project delivery environments.
• Strong interest in commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.
• Knowledge of cost tracking, invoicing, fee management or project financial reporting.
• APM qualification (or equivalent) or working towards project management accreditation.
• Experience with NEC contracts, change management and compensation events is desirable.
• Strong numerical/analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project reporting tools.
• Effective communicator across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major healthcare projects with a focus on commercial performance.
• Coordinate design, construction and project controls across multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage cost tracking, invoicing and fee management.
• Apply NEC contract knowledge and change management processes.
• Ensure programmes are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

NEC contracts

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Salary - up to £60,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading multidisciplinary design environment

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially aware Design Manager / Project Manager to support the successful delivery of major healthcare projects within a dynamic and collaborative design studio.

This position offers exposure to complex, high value schemes where structured project delivery, stakeholder coordination and commercial performance are critical to success. It is ideally suited to someone with experience in a design, construction, engineering or project delivery environment who is keen to further develop their expertise in project controls, contract administration, commercial management and programme coordination.

Working alongside experienced project leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and in line with client expectations.

About You

• Previous experience within a design, construction, engineering or project led environment.
• Strong interest in commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.
• Knowledge of cost tracking, invoicing, fee management or project financial reporting.
• APM qualification (or equivalent) or currently working towards professional project management accreditation.
• Experience working with NEC contracts is highly desirable, including change management and compensation event processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using a range of project management and reporting tools.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of design delivery processes, construction methodologies or the RIBA Plan of Work would be advantageous.
• Experience within a design-led consultancy environment is beneficial.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of project programming software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant healthcare developments.
• Structured career development and professional training support.
• Access to mentoring programmes and ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible benefits options and enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Regular social, sporting and charitable events.
• A supportive environment that encourages professional growth, innovation and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Design Manager or Project Manager looking to advance their career within a highly respected design and project delivery environment, working on projects that have a meaningful impact on communities and the healthcare sector.