Construction Design Manager

Construction Design Manager – Healthcare & PFI Projects

Location: Manchester

Salary: £350 per day CIS or £260 per day PAYE  

Contract: 6 months 

Mon – Fri 8am – 4.30pm 

We are looking for an experienced Construction Design Manager to oversee healthcare and PFI lifecycle projects valued between £500k and £10m. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage the design process from tender through to delivery in live healthcare environments.

You'll work closely with NHS Trusts, consultants, and PFI/SPV providers to ensure projects are compliant, buildable, and aligned with HTM and HBN standards. Responsibilities include coordinating consultants and subcontractors, reviewing drawings, managing design risks, and chairing design meetings.

Requirements:

Proven experience in healthcare construction projects (including

PFI lifecycle works

).

Riba 0 – 7 projects.

Strong knowledge of NHS technical standards (HTM/HBN).

SMSTS certification and First Aid at Work (essential).

Background with a main contractor or specialist healthcare contractor.

Proficiency with BIM/digital tools and MS Project.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, delivering projects that directly improve healthcare estates.

Please apply to Joe Firth @300North – or (phone number removed)