Design Manager

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job :

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 & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will oversee technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also 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 is highly desirable for this position.
• 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

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.