LST Design Manager

Join to apply for the LST Design Manager role at John Sisk & Son Ltd . 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Overview John Sisk & Son has an opportunity for a Design Manager or a seasoned Design Manager ready to advance to a Senior Design Manager role, within the growing Life Science & Technology sector. As a Design Manager, you will lead the delivery of effective design across multiple projects or a large-scale project. You will oversee pre-construction and construction design processes, liaising with clients, vendors, the design team, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. This role involves client-facing responsibilities and requires engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. Travel within regional locations is expected, with work between sites, offices, and clients’ premises. Responsibilities Understand contractual procurement routes and administration, including D&B, EPCM, EPC, JCT, and NEC contracts. Have knowledge of life science technologies, equipment, instrumentation, vendor engagement, and workflows. Familiarity with design stage plans such as RIBA, FEL, AEC, and associated workflows. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Identify and resolve design and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle. Manage and mentor design teams, fostering skills development. Lead pre-construction design processes and ensure design information is accurate, complete, and compliant. Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design management practices. Ensure design activities align with company values and client requirements. Manage consultancies, information, and change control processes. Ensure legislative and client compliance of designs. Mentor junior design staff. Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of LST procurement routes, contractual administration, and design workflows. Background in architectural or MEP engineering with a good understanding of the other discipline. Qualifications Degree or diploma in Construction, Engineering, or related fields. Additional Information Competitive salary, pension, annual bonus, company car (role-dependent), and 26+ days of annual leave. Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, career growth, and a collaborative environment. Our internal team handles all vacancies; unsolicited agency contacts are not accepted. We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr