Deputy Design Manager - Mechanical - Healthcare

Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure in Scotland

Laing O'Rourke is delivering one of Scotland's most transformative healthcare projects – the Monklands Replacement Hospital
, a state‑of‑the‑art facility designed to serve communities for generations.

As Deputy Design Manager you will sit at the heart of project delivery, working closely with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, specialist subcontractors and construction delivery teams. Your role will help shape and manage design solutions that are:

• Coordinated
• Buildable
• Safe
• Maintainable
• Compliant with contract, technical and statutory requirements

This position offers the chance to step beyond discipline‑specific engineering and gain hands‑on experience across the full design lifecycle, from early concepts to construction and handover.

• Review multidisciplinary design information for accuracy, clarity, compliance and buildability.
• Identify risks early and support technical problem‑solving across the project.
• Track and manage design requirements in alignment with client and contractual expectations.

• Support the development of design programmes and reporting structures.
• Coordinate deliverables and ensure progress against key project milestones.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews, technical workshops and stakeholder meetings.

• Work closely with the Design Manager to drive design strategy.
• Support the construction team with technical queries, quality assurance and commissioning.
• Mentor apprentices, trainees and early‑career design managers.

• Contribute to risk and opportunity management.
• Ensure designs meet statutory, regulatory and assurance requirements.
• Maintain alignment with Laing O'Rourke's governance procedures and tools.

• Qualifications (Recommended):
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional body.
• Experience:
  • Experience working with design consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of building systems, construction methods and materials.
  • On‑site or delivery experience is beneficial but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• Are comfortable working across disciplines and prioritising collaborative progress.
• Want to develop leadership capability and broaden your impact.
• Embrace new technology, digital tools and innovative approaches to design.
• Care about sustainability, safety and delivering outcomes that matter.

At Laing O'Rourke you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the built environment. We invest in our people, champion innovation and provide learning opportunities to advance your career. You’ll join a supportive, high‑performing team working on a landmark project that will make a tangible difference to communities across Scotland.

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients across the UK, Middle East and Australia. With over 150 years of experience, we deliver certainty, reliability and quality to our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we enable access to candidates with long‑term conditions and disabilities. If you need an interview under the ‘Offer an interview scheme’, please let us know. We also offer interview access for those who meet the essential criteria, and we can arrange adjustments for the interview process.

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