Designing for Purpose. Delivering with Precision.
Design Manager – Prisons Portfolio
Based initially in Sale, Manchester | Site locations: Humber region
Are you experienced in secure, compliant, or complex building environments – such as prisons, defence or major infrastructure?
Do you thrive managing the design process from early concept to on-site delivery in a fast-paced, contractor-led setting?
Ready to shape infrastructure that truly makes a difference?
Join Laing O'Rourke as a Design Manager within our UK Ministry of Justice portfolio, where we're redefining modern custodial environments through DfMA, digital engineering, and collaborative design leadership .
The Role
You'll coordinate design information across RIBA stages, ensuring it's complete, compliant, and buildable. Working closely with commercial and construction teams, you'll challenge, align and lead consultants to deliver efficient and innovative solutions in a highly regulated environment.
What You'll Bring
* Background in Architecture or Construction Design Management
* Experience on justice, defence, healthcare or modular projects (or strong transferable skills)
* Knowledge of design review, compliance, stakeholder coordination and digital tools
Why Laing O'Rourke?
You'll be part of an ambitious business delivering transformative public infrastructure, backed by world-class engineering, MMC innovation and a people-first culture.
We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and transferable experience who are passionate about design excellence and making a difference in the built environment.
Apply today to help us deliver secure, smart and sustainable places that serve society.
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