Design Manager

Design Manager / Architect – Healthcare

Location: London

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Architect to join a well-established contractor, supporting the successful delivery of large healthcare projects across London.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on healthcare projects and will have a strong understanding of the specific design, technical, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements associated with healthcare environments.

Candidates with experience as a Lead Consultant, Lead Designer, Design Manager, Architect, or similar will be considered, provided they have a strong understanding of both design delivery and wider project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion on healthcare projects.

• Coordinate architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, specialist designers, and project stakeholders.

• Manage design programmes, Design Responsibility Matrices, information release schedules, and technical deliverables.

• Ensure designs are fully coordinated, compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and project requirements.

• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager, Project Director, client, and wider project team.

• Lead design meetings, design reviews, workshops, and multidisciplinary coordination activities.

• Manage design changes, RFIs, variations, risks, and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support tendering, value engineering, procurement, and commercial activities.

• Ensure healthcare-specific design requirements, standards, regulations, and client requirements are incorporated into the design.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, healthcare stakeholders, and project teams.

• Ensure design and construction quality, health & safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements are maintained throughout the project.

• Support the successful handover of projects, ensuring all design and technical information is complete and compliant.

Experience & Skills

• Relevant qualification in Architecture, Design, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Previous experience delivering healthcare projects is essential.

• Proven experience in a Design Manager, Architect, Lead Designer, Lead Consultant, or similar role.

• Strong Design & Build project experience.

• Good understanding of the specific design and delivery requirements associated with healthcare environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of project management, programme, procurement, commercial, risk, and construction delivery.

• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Good understanding of buildability, construction processes, technical design, and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working for a main contractor or D&B contractor.

• Experience delivering healthcare projects within London.

• Experience working on complex or live healthcare environments, including refurbishment, fit-out, or new-build projects.

• Knowledge of BIM and digital design processes.

• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, Viewpoint, or similar CDE platforms.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractor design.

• Understanding of relevant healthcare design standards, guidance, and compliance requirements.