VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation''s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We''re offering a great opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join our Build division, contributing to a diverse portfolio of Design and Build projects within the Life Sciences sector. This role involves overseeing the design management process, ensuring timely delivery aligned with the agreed design programme and deliverables schedule.The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in delivering laboratory and life sciences facilities, demonstrating strong leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.Projects may be based in Cambridge, London, or Oxford, offering flexibility depending on project needs.About youSolid Design Management experience from a Tier 1 Main ContractorIdeal candidate will have experience working on life science projectsConstruction experience from a Build backgroundUnderstanding of modern methods of construction and off-site manufactureExcellent communication skills - written / spoken.If your past experience doesn''t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. ..... full job details .....