Design Manager - Architectural & Facades - High Containment Laboratories

Fitzrovia, Central London | £900M Flagship National Biosecurity Centre

Are you ready to shape the future of high-containment laboratories and deliver a once-in-a-generation project?

Laing O'Rourke is delivering the National Biosecurity Centre, a £900m state-of-the-art facility that will transform the UK's resilience in life sciences and disease prevention. We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead on Architectural & Facades packages – a role central to the technical success of this flagship programme.

About the Role

As Design Manager, you will:

• Lead the coordination and assurance of architectural and façade design packages, ensuring compliance, safety, and technical excellence.

• Oversee design information from early stages through to construction and handover, ensuring buildability, performance, and maintainability.

• Collaborate with world-class architects, consultants, and supply chain partners on one of the UK's most complex laboratory projects.

• Drive design quality and innovation while managing risk, statutory compliance, and change control.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in complex architectural and façade delivery.

• Laboratories project experience – essential.

• Animal health / high-containment laboratories experience – highly advantageous.

• A degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related construction discipline (Chartered status desirable).

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, problem-solve and deliver under pressure.

Why Laing O'Rourke?

• Work on a £900m flagship project with national impact.

• Join a business that is re-defining construction through DfMA, digital engineering, and sustainability.

• A culture driven by our values of Care, Courage, and Integrity, with a focus on inclusion and innovation.

• Career progression and development opportunities across our major UK project portfolio (Life Sciences, Defence, Energy, Aviation, Data Centres).

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a landmark UK facility that will protect generations to come.

At Laing O'Rourke, we are a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements.

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