Design Manager: Healthcare Mega-Project Lead

Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the delivery team for a major UK project in Bedfordshire in partnership with Universal Studios. You will lead design coordination, ensure technical compliance, and support value-driven solutions across stakeholders.

You'll bring a track record of managing design on large-scale (£100m+) schemes, deep knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations, and experience with P23 and NEC3 contracts within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in design management for large-scale projects (£100m+), ideally healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.
• Expertise in P23, NEC3 contracts, and healthcare sector delivery.

Responsibilities

• Establish the quality of the design and verify the stage of design development and whether any elements of the design do not comply with the Employer's Requirements.
• Identify, detail and evaluate areas where the compliant design could be improved such that a better value solution could be offered in the project / tender submission.
• Assess, in conjunction with the planning team, the suitability of the proposed design about the proposed method and sequence of construction and provide advice regarding proposed changes to the design.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative, compliant solutions.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, planning permissions, Building Regulations, CDM regulations, and contract-specific standards.
• Identify opportunities for design improvement and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Design management

Client engagement

Complexity handling

Stakeholder collaboration

Healthcare project delivery

CDM regulations

Building Regulations

P23 contracts

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the delivery team for a major UK project in Bedfordshire in partnership with Universal Studios. You will lead design coordination, ensure technical compliance, and support value-driven solutions across stakeholders.

You'll bring a track record of managing design on large-scale (£100m+) schemes, deep knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations, and experience with P23 and NEC3 contracts within the healthcare sector.