Senior Design Manager

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager to support the delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects in the UK.

Working as part of a large-scale national healthcare framework, this position will play a key role in managing the design process from bid stage through to delivery and project completion on complex construction schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating the full design process through bid, pre-construction and delivery phases

Leading consultant teams and overseeing design programmes and deliverables

Ensuring compliance with client requirements, programme, cost and quality expectations

Coordinating design information in line with BIM and digital delivery standards

Managing design-related issues throughout construction through to handover

Ensuring designs comply with all relevant legislation, planning requirements and technical standards

Requirements

Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects (£50m–£200m+)

Strong healthcare project experience preferred

Experience across bid, PCSA and live delivery stages

Good understanding of JCT and NEC contracts

Experience using BIM, CDE platforms and digital coordination tools

Architectural or engineering qualification preferred

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Long-term secured pipeline of healthcare work

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Flexible working options where applicable

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