32 design manager jobs found

Design Manager Location: Birmingham (Hybrid/Flexible - minimum 3 days per week on site) Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 3-6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation that is looking to strengthen its project delivery team with an experienced Design Manager to support the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for the coordination, assurance and oversight of design activities across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in ensuring design outputs are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and aligned with project requirements and governance processes. Working across multiple projects, the Design Manager will support design planning, programme management, stakeholder coordination and design assurance activities, helping to drive efficient...

CRE Construction / Design Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced CRE Construction / Design Manager to support the delivery of a major rail accessibility improvement programme across multiple station locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and coordination of design and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with project requirements. This role requires close collaboration with designers, contractors, project stakeholders, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate design management activities throughout project delivery. Manage the interface between design and construction teams across multiple work locations. Ensure all design and construction activities comply with relevant rail industry standards, processes, and assurance requirements. Liaise with project stakeholders,...

CRE Construction / Design Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced CRE Construction / Design Manager to support the delivery of a major rail accessibility improvement programme across multiple station locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and coordination of design and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with project requirements. This role requires close collaboration with designers, contractors, project stakeholders, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate design management activities throughout project delivery. Manage the interface between design and construction teams across multiple work locations. Ensure all design and construction activities comply with relevant rail industry standards, processes, and assurance requirements. Liaise with project stakeholders,...

Design Manager  Location: Carlisle (On-site - minimum 3 days per week) Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 3-6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation that is looking to strengthen its project delivery team with an experienced Design Manager to support Project Harker in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK energy infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the end-to-end management, coordination and assurance of design activities. You will play a key role in ensuring design deliverables are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards. The role requires regular site presence, with a minimum of three days per week on site, supporting coordination, stakeholder engagement, design reviews and construction interface activities. Key Responsibilities ·Manage and maintain the design programme,...

Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer Duration: 12 Months Location: Devenport Dockyard, Plymouth (remote/hybrid) Pay Rate: £63-£70 per hour inside IR35 via Umbrella (35 hours per week) Clearance required: SC Clearance/ eligibility required Summary: To deliver the MoD's submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The 'Major Infrastructure Projects' (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of several interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value more than £100m. The Submarine Defuel Delivery Project (SDDP) sits within the Dock Readiness programme. SDDP provides the Reactor Access House (RAH) which supplies the necessary tools and...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Suspension Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 29th January 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £28.43 per hour. Duties: Apply engineering theories and principles to perform complex work in research and development of suspension engineering systems, including the design, characterization, and iterative refinement of suspension devices. Work within an Agile Squad to develop industrialized products. Responsibilities: Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System. Deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables. Assist in the Management of Change Requests, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones. Work on spring and damper module test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...

Mechanical Project Manager Contract Type: Contract, Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months ongoing Location: Wallasey, office based Pay Rate: £530 - £560 per day DOE Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full Time About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of mechanical building services and infrastructure projects. This is a heavy industrial and infrastructure-focused role, working across complex operational and transport assets. Candidates must have experience delivering mechanical projects within heavy industrial, infrastructure, rail, civil engineering, tunnels, transport, utilities or similar environments. You will be responsible for managing mechanical projects from initial scoping and design through to site delivery and completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements. The successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running, taking...

Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering to lead the development and delivery of digital engineering capabilities supporting advanced aircraft structural design and analysis. You will shape the digital toolchains, architectures, and lifecycle environments that underpin 3D CAD, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), composite and metallic structures, joints and fasteners, structural testing, and certification. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of Structural Systems digital engineering capabilities. Develop product roadmaps, delivery plans, and prioritised backlogs aligned with engineering and programme requirements. Support and optimise digital...

A leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a high-profile, secure infrastructure programme near Glasgow. This is a long-term opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, delivering complex construction and infrastructure works on a nationally significant project. Responsibilities Manage the safe and successful delivery of construction projects from inception through to completion. Lead site teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders. Ensure programme, budget and quality targets are achieved. Drive health, safety and environmental compliance. Manage client relationships and project reporting. Coordinate design, procurement and construction activities. Administer and manage NEC contracts. Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager within major infrastructure or construction projects. Active SC Clearance is essential. Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure JV environment....

12 Month Contract (initially) Up to £70 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Full time on site Job Role: Ensure the delivery of site quality by managing, providing advice and support, and witnessing the installation and commissioning process through construction works in the submarine refit complex.  Primary focus will be Electrical activity. You will be accountable to the Lead Construction Manager for day-to-day planning matters. You will assist the construction and project team by providing advice and communicating with contractors and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve site issues / Technical Queries during construction in line with contract timescales. You will ensure the contractor adheres to the Scope of Works and Change Requests. You will undertake and record inspections to ensure adherence to scope and integrated test plans. The post operates as part of the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the delivery of site Quality by...

Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £35.80ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £26.68ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including: Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies Capturing, defining and controlling all GD&T information Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics Coordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components...

Suspension Engineer - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr Umbrella rate Do you have some exposure to suspension or damper, coil spring, or air spring technologies? Do you have the capability to interpret engineering drawings and understand GD&T notation, with CAD/CAE design?  if so, unlock an exciting opportunity as a Suspension Engineer within a fast-paced automotive engineering environment. If you enjoy turning complex challenges into practical, high-quality solutions, this Suspension Engineer role offers meaningful impact, clear ownership, and the chance to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on advanced suspension systems. The role sits at the heart of developing industrialised products through disciplined delivery and continuous improvement. Whether experienced in supplier collaboration or ready to step into programme-driven engineering work, this Suspension Engineer position is a strong platform to grow and deliver. What You Will Do:  - Deliver the commodity plan...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Test Equipment Design Support Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong Electronics Engineer OR Production Support Engineer OR Test Systems Designer OR Electronics Design Engineer background.   Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally).  The department are happy for a Compressed week to be worked, for 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday) Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Test Equipment Design Support Engineer Job Description:   We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract.  The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Citrix SME 📍 Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (On-site) 📅 6 Month Contract 💷 £468.98 per day PAYE | £620.36 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Citrix) to join a highly secure Government programme supporting critical enterprise infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Citrix specialist to work within a skilled engineering team, supporting complex virtual desktop environments and delivering both BAU support and infrastructure improvement projects. The Role As the Senior Citrix Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the stability, security and performance of enterprise Citrix platforms operating within a highly regulated environment. Responsibilities will include: * Supporting and maintaining enterprise Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops environments * Designing, building, upgrading and optimising Citrix infrastructure *...

Senior Civil Engineer Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) Rate: £45-£55 per hour Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering and design organisation that is looking to strengthen its London team with an experienced Senior Civil Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across sectors including data centres, healthcare and commercial developments. You will take responsibility for the development and coordination of civil engineering designs, working closely with other engineering and design disciplines throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers hybrid working, with two days per week required in the London office. The role will suit an experienced engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of civil design packages, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Duration: 6 months Rate: £70 per hour inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: Amesbury Hybrid (travel to Farnborough/ Malvern required ad hoc) SC Clearance/ eligibility required Role Purpose Being a go-to individual within the Allocated Design Team & surrounding SME's, the Senior Engineer - Mechanical Designer's Main role will be leading the delivery of Mechanical Design solutions and taking ownership of delivery on complex tasks, requiring high integrity engineering and managing complex, unusual tasks involving significant challenges. They will explore and test the problem space thoroughly, guiding others in generating their own hardware solutions and be prepared to lead and co-ordinate the reviews and testing of these ideas at design reviews and group critiques to delight customers. The company support numerous Domains, such as Aircraft Modification, Land Platforms Development & Autonomy and Ship design. Each Team will have unique...

Materials Laboratory Technician 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £33.56ph Inside IR35 Do you have hands-on practical laboratory experience? Do you have proficiency in lab and data analytical software such as Excel, MATLAB, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Materials Laboratory Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! You will be involved in: Wide-ranging testing and assessment of materials including metallic materials (aluminium, steels, titanium) and non-metallic materials including composites, polymers, paints, adhesives, and related processes Preparation of test reports, interpretation of Engineering drawings and...

Mechatronics Engineer - £35.80/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 8 Months (maternity cover) Overview Our premium brand automotive client is seeking a highly skilled Mechatronics Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics, automation, and tooling technologies within the automotive sector. Responsibilities As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will: Design, analyze, modify, and integrate robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment and tooling. Develop, implement, and test preventative maintenance plans, as well as interim solutions for damaged or unsafe equipment and tooling. Investigate and document engineering changes while controlling equipment and tooling configurations in line with standard operating procedures. Recommend and implement equipment reliability improvements using reliability engineering principles. Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight, while...