Design Manager

A growing organisation that delivers specialist solutions into the healthcare sector is looking for a Design Manager to lead projects from concept through to completion due to ongoing expansion and increased demand. The position would suit an experienced professional with strong leadership capability, who is keen to broaden their expertise within regulated environments and drive innovation and sustainability across project delivery. With a stable and established team already in place, this role offers an opportunity to take ownership while developing both people and processes. Your responsibilities as Design Manager:

• Lead and manage projects from initial concept through to completion
• Oversee and support a team of designers, providing guidance and performance management
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and healthcare regulations, including ISO 19650
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, including Mechanical & Electrical design elements
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards
• Handle challenging conversations and resolve design or delivery issues effectively

What we're looking for in a Design Manager:

• Proven experience in in the role or a senior design leadership role
• Strong people management and team leadership capability
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion
• Knowledge of compliance standards, ideally within regulated sectors
• Excellent client liaison and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams (including M&E)
• Strong problem-solving ability and confidence in decision-making

Desirable:

• Experience within healthcare or similarly regulated environments
• Knowledge on BIM processes and implementing BIM workflows
• Exposure to ISO 19650 or similar information management standards
• Interest in sustainability and modern methods of construction

This will opportunity suits a passionate Design Manager who is keen to learn and is looking to join an expanding company with a growing pipeline, where employees are valued and supported. If you would like to hear more about this role, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.This employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.