Job Description

6262
Glasgow
Permanent

Design Managers & Senior Design Managers - Architectural & Facades | Monklands Replacement Project

Glasgow | Site-Based | Building Scotland's First Net Zero Hospital



Be part of a career-defining project with Laing O'Rourke as we deliver the transformational Monklands Replacement Project--Scotland's first Net Zero carbon hospital. We're looking for experienced Design Managers and Senior Design Managers to lead the delivery of the Architectural and Facades design packages on this major healthcare scheme, shaping modern, sustainable healthcare for future generations.

Why join Monklands?

This is more than just a hospital build--Monklands will be a flagship for sustainability, digital construction, and patient-first design. You'll work on a complex, large-scale healthcare project that's pushing the boundaries of MMC, digital engineering, and design excellence, right here in

Glasgow

.

Your Role:

Design Managers

will coordinate day-to-day management of the architectural and facades packages, ensuring design outputs are aligned with programme, buildability, and compliance.

Senior Design Managers

will take a lead role in driving the strategy for these packages, providing technical oversight, managing key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring robust design governance from pre-construction through to handover.

Both roles are pivotal in embedding innovation, sustainability, and technical assurance within this ground-breaking healthcare project.

What You'll Be Doing:

Managing the design process for architectural and facade elements, from early design development through delivery Leading and coordinating design reviews and workshops with key stakeholders Managing design queries, programme risks, and change control processes Collaborating with specialist designers, supply chain partners, and NHS stakeholders Driving innovation, quality, and sustainability within design solutions (Senior DM level) Mentoring and supporting junior members of the design management team

What We're Looking For:

?? Degree-qualified in architecture, engineering, or related discipline

?? Experience delivering complex

architectural and facade design packages

on healthcare, life sciences, commercial, or complex infrastructure projects

?? Strong communication and coordination skills, capable of engaging multiple stakeholders

?? Previous experience working in live environments or complex site logistics (desirable)

?? Passion for innovation, digital delivery (BIM), and sustainable design solutions

Why Laing O'Rourke?

At Laing O'Rourke, you'll be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team delivering projects that transform communities. Expect industry-leading digital tools, a supportive technical network, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to work on some of Scotland's most impactful healthcare infrastructure.

Inclusive by Nature

We're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams where everyone can thrive. If you have the skills and ambition but are unsure you meet every requirement--apply anyway. We value transferable skills and are open to flexible working arrangements.



Ready to deliver something truly special for the people of Scotland? Apply now and help shape the future of healthcare.





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