Expression of Interest - Design Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead rigorous design management across a major healthcare programme in the Crewe area. You will ensure compliant, cost-efficient design solutions, support with submissions, and engage closely with clients to meet their needs.

In this role you will verify Employer's Requirements, drive value-driven design improvements, and collaborate with planning teams and external stakeholders to deliver compliant solutions for the Leighton

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design management for large-scale projects (£100m+).
• Healthcare sector delivery experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CDM requirements and Building Regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and contractors to deliver compliant designs.

Responsibilities

• Establish design quality and verify compliance with Employer's Requirements.
• Identify improvements for better value in design and tender.
• Assess design suitability with planning team and advise changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for innovative solutions.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, planning permissions, Building Regulations, CDM.
• Identify design risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Join Leighton Hospital project delivery as part of Hospital 2.0 programme.

Skills

Design management

CDM regulations

Building Regulations

Healthcare project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

NEC3 contracts

P23

Cost optimisation

Job description

The Design team will deliver technically compliant, cost-efficient design solutions as part of the new Hospitals 2.0 programme. You'll assist with submissions and have an excellent appreciation of the clients' needs, ensuring that all questions have been answered in full, providing a commercial solution with the best possible chance of success.

• 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.
  We're looking for a driven individual who thrives on complexity and client engagement
• 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.
  Sir Robert McAlpine, through Integrated Health Projects (IHP), our long-standing joint venture with VINCI Building, has been appointed to deliver the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe as part of the Government's New Hospital Programme.

This is a major opportunity to join the team at the early stages of one of the UK's most significant healthcare programmes. The new hospital will replace the existing Leighton Hospital and will be delivered using the Hospital 2.0 approach, bringing together standardised design, digital innovation, clinical leadership and collaborative delivery to create a modern healthcare environment for patients, staff and the wider community. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Design Managers who want to play a key role in the delivery of this major programme. Why join us? Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us., Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry. We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.