Design Manager

Salter Grange Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Design Manager to oversee a major build project in St Albans focused on £30m+ life sciences projects. The role involves managing the full design process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality outcomes. Candidates should have proven experience in similar roles and a successful track record in high-value projects. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are on offer.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive environment

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role.
• Successful track record on projects valued at £25m+.
• Experience in life sciences or strong exposure to commercial, industrial, or data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design process, coordinating consultants and contractors.
• Oversee design stages from inception through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with life sciences regulations.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - St Albans - £30m+ Projects

We are seeking a proven Design Manager to take ownership of a major build project in St Albans. This scheme is within the life sciences sector, so previous experience in this area would be highly beneficial. However, candidates with strong backgrounds in commercial, industrial, or data centre projects will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design process, coordinating consultants and contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.
• Oversee design stages from inception through to completion - lead design meetings, carry out technical reviews.
• Maintain compliance with life sciences regulations (BREEAM, manage contract specifications, drawings, O&M and H&S file collation).
• Interface effectively with stakeholders - clients, contractors, and colleagues - resolve issues and deliver to schedule.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Design Manager (or similar role).
• Successful track record on projects valued at £25m+.
• Life sciences experience preferred, or strong exposure to commercial, industrial, or data centre builds.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What\'s on offer

• The chance to work on technically complex, high-value projects.
• A collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits with genuine scope for career growth.
• If you have the experience and ambition to deliver at this level, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV for consideration