Design Manager

Design Manager



Healthcare / NHS Projects - upto £60K + Vehicle + Bonus



Office-based - Manchester (with site visits as required) | Reports to: Senior Design Manager



Modular Construction | Permanent Role | UK NHS Projects



We’re seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee and coordinate the full design lifecycle on complex NHS healthcare projects—from early-stage concept through to site delivery. This is a technically focused, office-based role that requires a deep understanding of healthcare infrastructure, compliance standards, and multidisciplinary team coordination.



You’ll be responsible for leading design delivery across multiple schemes simultaneously, ensuring alignment with HTM/HBN guidelines, BIM protocols, and NHS framework requirements.



Key Responsibilities



Design Management:



Coordinate the development of design solutions across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines



Manage in-house and external design consultants to ensure timely, compliant, and coordinated design outputs



Develop and maintain an integrated design programme aligned with the overall project schedule



Chair design team meetings and ensure accurate design documentation is recorded and distributed



Drive early-stage design resolution to de-risk delivery and minimise changes post-contract



Technical Assurance:



Ensure compliance with NHS design standards (HTMs, HBNs), planning policy, and building regulations



Manage design deliverables and review processes using Common Data Environment platforms (e.g., 4Projects, Viewpoint)



Support BIM coordination and integration across disciplines in accordance with ISO 19650 standards



Produce and maintain Design Responsibility Matrices and Design Deliverables Schedules



Proactively manage and mitigate design-related risks, clashes, and construction queries



Pre-Construction & Commercial Support



Interpret tender documentation to identify technical requirements and constraints



Liaise with the commercial team and supply chain to validate design-related cost inputs



Review and input into contract documentation to ensure clear scope alignment



Support the preparation of bid submissions with detailed technical specifications and design strategies



Required Skills & Experience



Proven experience as a Design Manager in healthcare, modular, or complex public-sector construction



Strong knowledge of NHS design guidance (HTMs/HBNs) and healthcare compliance requirements



Competence with BIM workflows, model coordination, and digital collaboration tools



Technical understanding of building systems including MEP integration



Familiarity with DfMA, offsite construction methods, and MMC frameworks is highly desirable



Experience using platforms such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and CDE systems (e.g., 4P/Viewpoint)