Principal Design Manager - Healthcare
Location: Skipton
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Vehicle Package + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and highly regarded construction contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Design Manager to join its project team on a major healthcare construction scheme in Skipton.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Design Manager looking to take ownership of a significant project, overseeing multidisciplinary design coordination and ensuring the successful delivery of design information throughout the construction lifecycle.
Working closely with the Head of Design and wider project leadership team, you will play a key role in managing consultants, specialist subcontractors and design stakeholders, ensuring all design deliverables are coordinated, compliant and delivered in line with project requirements.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in design management within the construction industry, ideally with experience delivering complex healthcare, hospital or similarly regulated building projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design coordination process across multiple disciplines, ensuring design information is delivered in line with project programme requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
- Review and manage design deliverables, identifying potential technical issues, clashes and programme risks.
- Ensure design information is appropriately reviewed, approved and issued to support construction activities.
- Work closely with site, commercial and technical teams to ensure design solutions are practical, buildable and commercially viable.
- Manage design risk registers, technical submissions and design review processes.
- Monitor design progress against key project milestones, proactively addressing delays and outstanding information.
- Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, statutory requirements and project-specific technical standards.
- Support value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and buildability.
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.
About You
- Proven experience in a Senior Design Manager or Principal Design Manager position within the construction industry.
- Experience managing design delivery on large-scale and technically complex construction projects.
- Previous healthcare or hospital project experience is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary design coordination and construction methodologies.
- Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Working Arrangements
This is a predominantly site-based position in Skipton, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week on site, with limited hybrid flexibility.
Principle Design Manager in Skipton employer: Navartis Ltd
Navartis Ltd. is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and work-life balance, making it an ideal place for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to thrive. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure, employees are rewarded for their hard work while enjoying a supportive culture that fosters career progression across multiple locations. Join a dynamic team in Solihull where your contributions are valued and growth opportunities abound.
