Senior Design Manager

London | Permanent | Full-Time

Salary - Up to £75,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits

Lead the Delivery of a Landmark Healthcare Programm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager / Senior Project Manager to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major healthcare development in London.

This position is suited to a highly capable project professional with extensive experience operating within NEC3 or NEC4 contractual environments. You will take ownership of design management, programme coordination, commercial oversight and contractual compliance across a large-scale, technically complex project.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic leadership role offering the chance to work on one of the UK's most significant healthcare developments. The successful candidate will provide direction across multidisciplinary teams while acting as a key interface between design teams, client representatives and project stakeholders.

A thorough understanding of NEC contracts is essential, with the ability to confidently manage change control processes, Early Warnings, Compensation Events and contractual notifications throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or large-scale building projects.
• Minimum of five years' practical NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract management experience.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, change management and commercial governance processes.
• NEC accreditation or formal NEC training would be highly advantageous.
• Degree qualified in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing decision-making at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using project planning software such as Asta Power project, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead the delivery of a flagship healthcare project.
• Exposure to complex, high-value programmes within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Structured professional development, mentoring and ongoing training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and wellbeing support.
• Flexible benefits and enhanced family-friendly policies.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career progression and long term development.
• Access to social, charitable and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Design Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Controls Manager or NEC Contract Specialist seeking a challenging and rewarding position on a major healthcare programme where they can make a significant impact.