Design Manager - Healthcare Interior Design

About the role

A leading architectural consultancy firm is looking for an experienced Design Manager for healthcare interior design to join its growing healthcare design team in Singapore. The role oversees design development, technical coordination and project delivery for healthcare environments, working closely with senior designers, medical planners, architects, engineers and other consultants. It is based in a central location with a 5-day work week.

Key responsibilities

• Manage interior design development and delivery of healthcare projects such as hospitals, clinics and specialist medical facilities
• Oversee design stages from concept and detailed design through tender documentation and construction
• Translate design concepts into practical, buildable solutions and manage materials, finishes, furniture and technical detailing
• Coordinate design drawings and documentation using Revit/BIM, and liaise with medical planners, architects, engineers, contractors and stakeholders
• Ensure design documentation complies with local regulations, healthcare requirements and project specifications
• Lead design coordination meetings, technical reviews and workshops, and supervise junior designers
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, workloads and quality, review shop drawings, samples and mock-ups, and identify project risks

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in interior design or architecture
• Mandatory experience in healthcare projects or Singapore government/public-sector developments; large-scale hospital experience highly valued
• At least 2-3 years coordinating design teams or managing major project packages
• Proven experience across design development, tender documentation and construction

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit/BIM, including multidisciplinary BIM coordination
• Strong knowledge of interior construction detailing, materials, finishes and technical documentation
• Understanding of Singapore building regulations, accessibility, fire safety and healthcare design guidelines

What we offer

• Salary up to S$9,000 plus bonus, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield healthcare projects, including major government hospital developments
• Career progression towards Associate Director and senior design leadership positions
• Opportunities to pursue professional certifications in healthcare design
• Staff benefits, welfare and training programmes

Applications are submitted online through the recruiter's portal, with a detailed resume indicating current and expected salary, reasons for leaving and notice period.