153 design manager jobs found

Our client, a leader in the water industry, is seeking a skilled Design Manager to join their team in Manchester on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will see you working on key projects such as Sewage Treatment Works (STW), Clean Main Renewals, and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), with a minimum of three days required in the office. Key Responsibilities: Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for the design team and ensure work is undertaken using them Identify and implement appropriate software packages, driving the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary Ensure the team produces design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated Ensure the team produces design deliverables within agreed...

Are you looking for a role where you can shape design delivery, grow team capability, and influence how water industry projects are engineered from concept through to delivery? Have you managed and led multi-disciplinary design teams delivering complex projects within a regulated environment, ensuring quality, safety, and programmed compliance? Do you have strong hands on experience leading the design process on water or similar regulated infrastructure projects, with accountability for design outputs and team performance? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting on a permanent basis, offering £60,000–£80,000 per year plus package, with hybrid working options available depending on experience and arrangements. This role has been created in response to continued growth within a multi-disciplinary engineering design environment delivering regulated infrastructure projects. With an expanding workload in the water...

Matchtech are working with a key client to support the recruitment of a Construction Design Manager to work on a contract basis within the railway industry. This role is a hybrid position with a requirement to be on client site in London 3 days a week. Job Summary The CDM Lead will serve as the principal point of accountability for health, safety and CDM-regulation compliance across the design, planning and pre-construction phases of the Euston Station project. The post holder will ensure that all CDM duty-holder obligations under CDM 2015 are fulfilled, that pre-construction information is compiled, risk management is embedded in design, and health & safety coordination is maintained throughout interfaces between design, engineering, and construction teams. Reporting to senior assurance/engineering management, the CDM Lead will work closely with clients, designers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to plan, manage and monitor health and safety from initial...

ADDISON PROJECT PLC – Civil Construction Manager 2026 For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family owned business with UK wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, clientfocused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to work with a dynamic, people focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place. WORKSCOPE Based at our Head Office in Thornton-Cleveleys and working at our client’s local site you will work with sub contractors, the client and our onsite team...

Role: Senior Category Manager-Corporate Services Location: Farnborough(3 days/week) Duration: 6 months Rate: competitive Inside IR35: Umbrella Corporate Services The Corporate Services Category has a spend of £100m across key categories including HR, Recruitment and Training, Professional Services, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Freight, Fleet and Travel. This role directly supports People which is a key Global Group Function. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities Own, develop and execute category strategies for HR, Recruitment and Training, using market insights and data to challenge existing approaches and maximize value Lead complex sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, competitive tenders, and negotiation of high-value contracts Identify and manage category-specific risks,...

Quality Lead / Technical Project Manager / Engineering Project Manager Outside IR35 | £450–£750 per day | 12 months + extension A leading UK engineering organisation delivering complex, high-profile projects within the energy and industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager on a contract basis to support a major long-term oil and gas programme. With a reputation for technical excellence, robust engineering standards and strong customer delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation overseeing delivery across a multi-year project. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project delivery across engineering workstreams, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule and budget Act as the main point of contact for customer project matters, managing communication and technical interface Oversee project planning, risk management, reporting and change control processes Coordinate project activity with internal teams including Projects,...

Project Manager Location: Sandhurst Rate: £475 per day Limited or PAYE Umbrella About the Role Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a major scheme from governance stage through to completion and handover. This high-value project has a strong focus on civils and MEICA works and will play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure improvements. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and execution of the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Manage the project from governance and funding stage through to completion and handover, ensuring effective delivery across all phases. ECI & Planning: Lead Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities, influencing and interpreting...

Senior Project Manager Oxfordshire with Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office PAYE: £243.86 – £257 per day Umbrella: £325.02 – £342.54 per day We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead a major bridge rebuilding project. This is a pivotal role, acting as the principal representative of the client and ensuring successful delivery from concept through to completion. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the project lifecycle—overseeing planning, design, procurement, and construction phases. You will ensure the project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility while maintaining strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, engineers, and local authorities. Clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and effective stakeholder engagement will be central to your success in this role. Key Responsibilities Oversee procurement processes and manage project...

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager with experience in Bridges / Structures and Highways Engineering to join a client in Oxford. Your main duties include delivering high-profile highway and transport projects across the area, liaising with various stakeholders, managing a multi-disciplinary contractor and design consultant team (highway, bridges and structures) as well as holding budget responsibilities and negotiating funding and income. One of the main projects you will be in involved in is a high-value major bridge replacement scheme.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £475 - £500 per day - negotiable for the right candidate. Flexible working arrangements and working from home opportunities are available.   Working within the Highways team your main duties include: ·Delivering major transport, highways and transport infrastructure projects ·Reviewing design drawings and overseeing cost control ·Managing contract administration and...

London | Inside IR35 Advance TRS are working in partnership with a leading highways contractor who are looking for an experienced Project Planner to join a live infrastructure project near Slough. The role will support the Project Manager in building, maintaining and updating the construction programme across all stages including design, procurement, construction and handover. You will be responsible for tracking progress, spotting risks and critical path activities, and producing clear updates for both internal teams and the client. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in civil engineering or highways projects and be confident working within NEC contracts. You will also work closely with site teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to make sure the programme is aligned and delivery stays on track. The Role: * Maintain and update the construction programme in line with contract requirements * Develop an integrated design, procurement and construction programme...

Brakes Refinement Engineer (x3) Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Hybrod travel to europe is required Hourly rate: £27.21ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) Department: BODY & EXTERIORS Full UK Cat B Driving Licence POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity: The brakes refinement team is responsible for the engineering and delivery of a refined braking system from the pedal to the foundation brake on all vehicle lines to customer expectations. Brakes refinement attributes include squeal, judder, creep groan and wheel honk and brake actuation NVH and EPB sound quality. There is a strong focus on ensuring that our standards satisfy our customers in conjunction with developing efficient methods for delivery of programmes including the use of virtual tools and translation of customer requirements into objective measurements. This role will aim to enhance the customer experience through the design, development, measurement and balance of the brake refinement customer...

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to support a Berkshire based client for a May start. Responsibilities: * Project engineering small packages of works. * Delivery of a portfolio of small – medium sized projects in accordance with the company project roadmap throughout the project lifecycle ensuring governance to current engineering standards and compliance with CDM regulations. * Strict GMP compliance to be adhered throughout the lifecycle of the project. * Coordination with the Principal Contractor and all other project team members to ensure completion to schedule. * Project management services to oversee the completion snags and any construction defects identified. * Project management services to oversee the completion of any installation, commissioning and qualification by liaising with the vendor, company Validation and any other company teams. * Weekly project progress reporting to the company Portfolio Manager. * Weekly project reporting to...

Key Details: Location: London (Hybrid between site-based commissioning & office/remote documentation and coordination) Contract Duration: 12 months + extensions Start Date: ASAP / Immediately Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (long hours typical of data centre delivery) + potential weekend work Rate: £900-£1,100 per day Outside IR35 Responsibilities: Lead and manage all BMS commissioning activities on a large-scale data centre project. Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, procedures, and documentation specific to BMS and integrated systems. Oversee commissioning of HVAC systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, power monitoring, and critical environment controls via BMS. Coordinate and manage commissioning engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient delivery. Act as the primary interface between client, project management, design teams, and specialist contractors. Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications,...

Job Title: High Voltage Estimator Location: West Midlands and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6 months (Possibility of a permanent position) Pay: £37,392 - £44,100 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 -5pm (Hybrid) Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges As the HV Estimator, you will have expert knowledge of the tendering process whilst being capable of dealing with a wide range of cost-planning activities. You will have the ability to perform detailed reviews of technical drawings and associated documentation and be responsible for both the creation and analysis of cost plans and risk profiling for a wide range of HV construction projects, including full measurement and detailed rating exercises. You will also be capable of easily visualising outline designs, drawings and specifications. Regular national travel. Flexibility required to suit the needs of the business. Projects will range from small one-off network connections to complex, multi-faceted...

Site Manager – Civil or Mechanical Location: Southampton  Sector: Wastewater Treatment Type: Contract We are working with a highly regarded specialist design & build contractor delivering complex projects across the wastewater treatment sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager with either a civil or mechanical background. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business known for technical excellence, strong project delivery, and a collaborative culture. The Role: You will take full responsibility for managing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of wastewater treatment schemes. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day site activities across civil or mechanical packages Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards...

Our OEM Client based in Halewood, Liverpool, is searching for a Discrete Event Simulation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 1st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.17 per hour. Duties: Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event Simulation model and documentation, modelling the process flow from concept thru to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. The model will be developed to include, but not limited to: Lead the DES model generation from concept modelling to fully detailed mimic of the programme / system that meet the design scope, operating principals, performance metrics, safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment objectives are met. Lead the system optimisation, cost avoidance, best practises capturing and sharing this with relevant stakeholders. Able to work effectively with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined...

We have a fantastic contract opportunity for an experienced BMS Project Manager to join an exciting project in London. On offer for the successful BMS Project Manager is a 12 month contract, £350 - £450 per day, and the opportunity to work for a successful BMS intelligent integration business. The BMS Project Manager role:- As a BMS Project Manager, you will be a highly skilled, professional and driven individual who has a wealth of knowledge and background in the BMS sector. You will be required to liaise confidently and positively with the client delivering a fantastic service, attending progress meetings, managing sub-contractors, commissioning engineers, and covering all aspects of project management. To apply you must have a proven track record of managing large BMS projects. Key Skills required of BMS Project Manager:- * Exceptional knowledge and background in the BMS industry. * Proven track record of managing large BMS projects, all aspects. * Strong commercial and...

Progressive are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of planned works across the United Utilities region as part of the AMP8 investment cycle. Job Purpose The Project Manager will support the delivery of planned work across the UU region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and wider Enterprise Partners. The role requires experience across **both design and delivery** of water projects, with accountability for either: - one major project, or a portfolio of smaller projects. Key Responsibilities - Lead, line manage and develop site teams. - Provide whole-life oversight and accountability for successful project completion through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning and handover. - Ensure supply chain partners remain compliant with the framework management plan. - Lead and embed a strong safety culture, targeting Zero LTI and Zero RIDDOR incidents. - Maintain a strong commercial focus,...

Project Manager Location: 5 days on Site - Corby Rate: £350 - £400 Day Rate LTD Company Outside IR35 Day Rate 3 Month Rolling Contract Hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 12.30pm Friday Job Purpose We are seeking a Project Manager to support the demands of the growing business in the logistics industry. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for delivery of start to completion of projects to the logistics industry in the UK as well as taking on bringing projects up speed. Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager: Lead and coordinate daily project meetings, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring alignment on objectives and timelines Manage project intake and workflow, ensuring all new work is accurately scoped, documented, and assigned Provide regular project updates to senior management and internal teams, reporting on progress, risks, and key milestones Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, leading...

MK-Search are currently working with a well respected £40m mechanical biased contractor with a strong presence delivering specialist pipework and full M&E packages across sectors in partnership with leading clients who are looking for a mechanical project manager to join their London business unit. Initially you will work across 2 data centre pipework packages in Acton and Slough valued at £2m and £500 respectively. You will have a supervisor on each and be tasked with managing the client and overviewing engineering and technical duties while managing and motivating the supervisors to deliver through to PC Duties: * Lead team meetings to engage, motivate, and improve performance. * Report aspects of the project to clients, Directors, and any other relevant stakeholder. * Liaise with Design & Coordination to ensure the delivery of design/working drawings capture any additional cost, programme delay, or external influence that may affect production. Delegate...