Design Manager Bedfordshire

Vacancy Summary

Job Title:

Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job : #1393

Location:

Bedfordshire

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: c.£60,000-£75,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, private healthcare, performance bonus, pension.

Company & Project:
An innovative and market‑leading Main Contractor with a long‑term and exciting pipeline of work in Bedfordshire is looking for a Design Manager to join the business, working on a major programme of work in the healthcare sector.

The Design Manager will be responsible for working in a team managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on‑site coordination and delivery, taking responsibility for key sections of a flagship scheme.

Duties include:

• Overseeing technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages.
• Monitoring on‑site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.
• Acting as a liaison between the design team, client, and on‑site delivery team.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Driving efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.

• Sector experience working on hospitals, healthcare, or life sciences.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a design management role for a Main Contractor.
• Previous roles may include:
  Technical Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Design & Build Manager.

• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.