Design Manager – health and wellness

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: deverellsmith
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This range is provided by deverellsmith. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

Design Manager - Health and Wellness £70,000-£75,000

Are you a Design Manager with a passion for health & wellness?

Would you like to work in a business that designs, installs, and operates wellness amenities in the real estate sector? This company is taking the industry by storm and has ambitious international growth plans.

We are searching for a construction professional who would like to mix their expertise with their passion for wellness to assist in the procurement, design, and mobilisation of projects across the UK and potentially worldwide.

As the Design Manager, you will oversee the planning and design phases of construction projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, and brand standards as they transition from the sales team to your care.

You will work closely with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to develop detailed project plans and schedules, driving innovation and creativity while maintaining practicality and feasibility.

This role involves conducting feasibility studies, value engineering, risk assessments, tendering, and staying informed on industry costs to address procurement challenges effectively.

This role offers the exciting opportunity to progress into a future Head of Construction position in a rapidly expanding company.

In this role, you will: Work closely with the sales team to transition projects from engagement to design, construction, and mobilisation, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams. Take ownership of the design management process, ensuring designs align with client objectives, brand identity, and operational needs. Coordinate with incumbent contractors or engage with company design-and-build (D&B) contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to align on project strategies, scopes, and deliverables. Oversee the preparation of comprehensive project documentation, including technical drawings, renders, pricing, and build programmes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client requirements. Drive innovation by integrating sustainable, user-focused, and wellness-oriented design principles into all projects. Manage the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to sign-off, securing agreements that align with project objectives. Conduct site visits and supplier evaluations to ensure quality standards and material suitability for each project. Lead pre-construction processes, including engagement letters, payment tracking, and essential tests such as acoustic assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and project standards. Facilitate the onboarding of building management companies to support smooth project handovers and operational readiness. Collaborate with internal teams, clients and stakeholders to manage budgets, mitigate risks, and maintain clear communication throughout the pre-construction and design phases. Foster strong relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction across all project stages. Opportunity to join a fast-growing business. Enjoy working flexibly, with a 4.5-day working week. Company performance-related bonus. Benefit from 28 days of annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Access to private healthcare. Receive complimentary access to all client locations to support your passion for health & wellness. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Design Industries Construction

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