Design Manager TCL:45084

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a proactive Design Manager to lead and coordinate healthcare projects. This role involves managing design processes, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, directly impacting the delivery of cutting-edge medical facilities across the UK.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a construction design role, preferably in healthcare.
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing in-house and external design consultants.
• Coordinating design information to meet programme requirements.
• Chairing design team meetings and liaising with project teams.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

BIM processes

Design coordination platforms

Job description

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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
• 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.