Design Manager

Shape one of the UK's most important scientific campuses

We're looking for an experienced
Design Manager (Architectural & Facades) to play a pivotal role on the
National Biosecurity Centre – a nationally significant, highly complex project at the forefront of science, security and public health.

Initially based from our
Fitzrovia, London office, you'll lead the
architectural and facades design packages through the
PCSA phase
, setting the foundations for technical excellence, buildability and delivery certainty. From 2027, the role will transition to being predominantly
site‑based in Weybridge
, supporting detailed delivery and construction.

As a Design Manager specialising in
Architecture & Facades
, you'll be a trusted technical lead, ensuring design intent is translated into coordinated, compliant and buildable solutions across a highly regulated environment.

You will:

• Lead the
  architectural and façade design scope from early‑stage design development through to construction readiness
• Manage and coordinate
  consultant architects, façade engineers and specialist designers
• Drive compliance with
  client requirements, statutory standards, fire safety, sustainability and security requirements
• Own the design programme for your packages, managing dependencies and reporting progress and risk
• Lead and contribute to
  collaborative design reviews
  , technical assurance and change control
• Ensure design solutions are optimised for
  buildability, quality, safety, maintenance and whole‑life performance
• Act as a key interface between
  design, commercial, construction and supply chain teams

This is a role with genuine influence – balancing architectural quality with the realities of delivery on a complex, high‑profile programme.

We're looking for someone who blends
strong architectural judgement with
robust design management discipline
.

You'll likely have:

• A degree in
  Architecture, Architectural Technology, Façade Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years' experience managing design on major construction projects
• Proven experience leading
  architectural and/or façade packages through multiple design stages
• A strong understanding of
  procurement routes
  , design responsibility and risk management
• Confidence coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing technical interfaces
• Experience working on
  complex, regulated or high‑security environments (healthcare, laboratories, infrastructure, defence or similar) – highly desirable
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g. RIBA, CIAT, ICE)

• Be part of a
  nationally critical project with long‑term societal impact
• Work at the
  PCSA stage
  , where your influence on outcomes is greatest
• Hybrid working from
  Fitzrovia
  , moving to a major flagship site in
  Weybridge
• Collaborate with industry‑leading designers, specialists and constructors
• Work within a business that values
  technical excellence, innovation and sustainability

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring fairness, respect and equal opportunity throughout our recruitment processes and beyond.