Design Manager

Design Manager

(M&E Fit-Out)

Location:

Hospital Project, NW3, London
Contract Type:
Contract
Rate: £450 - £500 per day (depending on experience)
Duration:
Project-specific contract - initially 8 weeks, with review to extend

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our team on a major hospital fit‑out project in North-West London (NW3). Working for a leading M&E Fit-Out Contractor, you will be responsible for managing the design and technical submissions, design documentation, and coordination activities are delivered to programme and in accordance with project requirements.

• Manage and coordinate the complete design process for Mechanical and Electrical fit‑out works.
• Lead design review meetings with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Ensure design deliverables are issued in accordance with the project programme.
• Monitor design progress and identify risks, delays, and opportunities.
• Manage and maintain the design responsibility matrix.
• Coordinate design activities between M&E disciplines and other trades.

• Prepare, review, and manage technical submissions, material approvals, samples, and equipment datasheets.
• Ensure submissions comply with project specifications, client requirements, HTM standards, and relevant British Standards.
• Track approval status of technical submissions and expedite responses where necessary.
• Maintain submission registers and document control procedures.

• Coordinate M&E designs using BIM and CAD platforms.
• Review consultant and subcontractor drawings for buildability and compliance.
• Identify and resolve technical clashes through multidisciplinary coordination.
• Support the production and review of construction drawings and installation details.
• Attend coordination workshops and design team meetings.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Commercial Teams, and Supply Chain Partners.
• Ensure design information is issued in line with procurement and construction programmes.
• Support commissioning and handover activities.
• Review and coordinate O&M manuals, as‑built drawings, and handover documentation.
• Assist with change management, design development, and value engineering initiatives.

• Ensure all designs comply with current legislation, health and safety requirements, and project standards.
• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and project‑specific governance procedures.
• Support quality assurance processes and design audits.
• Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with client and company procedures.

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the M&E, Building Services, Fit-Out, or Main Contracting sectors.
• Strong experience managing technical submissions and consultant design teams.
• Experience delivering healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, critical environment, or large‑scale commercial projects.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience coordinating design through BIM and common data environments.
• Knowledge of HTM standards and healthcare project requirements would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of design management processes and project delivery.

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional memberships (CIBSE, IET, CIOB, etc.) desirable.
• CSCS Card (appropriate level) preferred.

• Excellent technical and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, BIM platforms, and document management systems.

• Competitive day rate of £450 - £500 per day, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious hospital project in London.
• Collaborative and professional project environment.
• Potential for contract extension based on project requirements and performance.