Deputy Design Manager

We're looking for a Deputy Design Manager with a Mechanical Engineering background to play a pivotal role in coordinating and driving the design of this complex, multidisciplinary project. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer or early-stage design manager who wants to expand into a broader leadership role, influence major project decisions, and contribute to the creation of a world-class hospital. Why This Role Matters 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. You'll help shape and manage design solutions that are: Coordinated Buildable Safe Maintainable Compliant with contract, technical, and statutory requirements This role offers the chance to step beyond discipline-specific engineering and gain hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle, from early concepts through to construction and handover. What You'll Be Doing Design Coordination & Assurance

• 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.
Programme & Delivery
• 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.
Collaboration & Leadership
• 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.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
• 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.
  
  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.
You'll Thrive In This Role If You…
• 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.
  
  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., Why Laing O'Rourke?
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 the learning opportunities needed 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. About Us Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.