Senior Design Manager - Life Sciences Architecture

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Birmingham, UK, is seeking a Design Manager to lead the architectural team on complex life sciences projects. You will coordinate architectural and engineering design activities, allocate resources, and ensure delivery of design deliverables in line with the project plan.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering design, a relevant degree, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Design, Project Delivery, or related discipline in pharma/biotech.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem solving.
• Superior communication skills and ability to build rapport.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural and engineering design activities.
• Provide manpower and technical resources for design development.
• Manage design execution and quality plans across projects.
• Lead design handover to construction management teams.
• Monitor design governance, safety, and compliance processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Team building

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/relevant degree

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Birmingham, UK, is seeking a Design Manager to lead the architectural team on complex life sciences projects. You will coordinate architectural and engineering design activities, allocate resources, and ensure delivery of design deliverables in line with the project plan.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering design, a relevant degree, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a collaborative leadership style.