Lead the design management of buildings that protect health and connect communities — where process rigour meets architectural purpose.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting Design Managers with practices delivering healthcare, infrastructure, and civic projects across the UK. Our clients include NHS framework architects, infrastructure developers, and multi-disciplinary consultancies working on hospitals, transport hubs, and public buildings. We are frequently asked to source experienced Design Managers for these complex environments, and registering speculatively ensures you are prioritised when these roles arise.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For
• Experience managing the design process on healthcare or infrastructure projects through RIBA Stages 2–5
• Understanding of healthcare design standards (HBN, HTM, SHTM) and infrastructure regulatory frameworks
• Ability to manage complex multi-consultant design teams including clinical planners, M&E specialists, and medical equipment advisors
• Experience with NHS procurement frameworks (P22, ProCure 23) and PFI/PPP design management processes
• Strong programme awareness — managing design to critical path milestones, gateway reviews, and contractor procurement timelines
• Proficiency with BIM Level 2 delivery, information exchange requirements, and employer's information requirements (EIR)
• Stakeholder management across trust estates teams, clinical end users, and construction delivery partners

If your design management expertise navigates the complexity of healthcare and infrastructure delivery with confidence, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Healthcare and infrastructure design management is a specialist discipline, and the practices working in these sectors actively seek professionals who understand their unique challenges. By registering with us, you connect with studios and consultancies at the forefront of public sector delivery. We understand the procurement landscape, the regulatory demands, and the stakeholder complexity of these projects, and we match you with roles where your leadership will make a genuine difference.

How to Apply
Apply to any of our live Design Manager listings, or submit a speculative application here. Your profile is held on our active senior shortlist, and we will contact you as soon as a strong match in healthcare or infrastructure emerges.