121 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,...

I'm currently working on behalf of a major engineering contractor that's looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager on a contract basis to support a growing portfolio of HV infrastructure projects based out of the Yorkshire office. The business delivers multi-disciplinary engineering solutions across the UK's electricity network, specialising in the design, construction and maintenance of substations, overhead lines, underground cable systems and wider power infrastructure. They play a key role in upgrading the UK's transmission and distribution network, supporting the transition to a more resilient, low-carbon energy system. This role will see you leading and coordinating the design delivery of 132kV substation projects, managing internal and external design teams, ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. You'll work closely with project delivery and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and...

Design Manager (Highways) 6 month+ contract £500 to £575 per day IR35 TBC (likely outside) Hybrid; 1 day London, 1 day Norwich, remainder WFH Start: ASAP My client, a leading UK highways and infrastructure contractor, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a highways project in Norwich. This role is ideal for someone with strong highways and construction delivery experience who can lead multidisciplinary design activity and drive a Right First Time culture. Role Purpose The Design Manager will oversee all design activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring outputs are safe, buildable, compliant and acceptable for adoption by asset owners. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead the detailed design process and work closely with construction, technical and stakeholder teams. Key Responsibilities Detailed design leadership - Drive design delivery to required quality and deadlines. Compliance oversight - Ensure design aligns...

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...

Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 4 month Contract and onsite Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC OR £275 - £350 per day contract (subject to experience) About the role At NP Aerospace, we don’t just design to innovate – we design to protect. We’re looking for x3 immediately available Design Engineers to join our Coventry-based team, developing advanced vehicle protection and integration solutions used across global defence programmes. These temporary roles will work from initial concept through to production designing systems that directly enhance the safety and performance of those who serve on the frontline. In these hands-on role, you’ll be immersed in 3D CAD design, working with complex materials, assemblies and components that must perform in the toughest real-world environments. Contract Options We’re offering two engagement routes, depending on how you want to work: o...

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...

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...

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clerk of Works/ NEC Supervisor to join their team on a contract basis. This position is pivotal to ensuring various capital improvement projects across Hampshire are delivered to the highest standards in compliance with NEC4 supervision requirements. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and ensuring construction works comply with contract specifications and road adoption standards. Relaying instructions to contractors, subject to written confirmation by the NEC4 Project Manager or Supervisor. Informing the NEC4 Project Manager, Supervisor, or inspector of work progress and arising issues. Resolving minor design issues with contractors and reporting them as necessary. Taking and agreeing measurements, labour and plant returns, and maintaining detailed diaries and records on day works, claims, and related matters. Liaising with contractors, developers, Statutory Authorities, Police, and the public to resolve queries and practical site...

NEC Project Manager Vacancy About the Role: Our client in the North East is urgently seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of major highways and public realm projects. This is a critical appointment to support the successful delivery of high-value schemes already in construction while preparing for a new pipeline of works due to launch in the spring. This position requires someone who is highly experienced in NEC contract management, confident leading on-site operations, and able to drive projects forward at pace. You will be the go-to project lead, responsible for contractual, commercial, technical, and coordination aspects from inception to completion. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead the full lifecycle delivery of various highways schemes under NEC contracts. ·Manage all NEC contract administration including early warnings, compensation events, programme updates, and contractual communications. ·Provide strong on-site project leadership,...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

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...

Job Description: Senior Lift and Electrical Engineer 🏠 Role Overview * Job Title: Senior Lift and Electrical Engineer * Band: 5C * Location / Business Area: Strategy & Planning * Reports To: Engineering & Compliance Manager * Purpose: Working together to deliver homes and communities where residents feel happy and secure. * Core Values: High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen, and Excellent Customer Service. 📋 Key Responsibilities Contract & Project Management Manage delivery: Oversee M&E works programmes and projects from conception to completion. Contract monitoring: Manage service providers to ensure M&E repairs, maintenance, and servicing contracts comply with statutory regulations. Performance auditing: Review contractor performance and ensure certification and test reporting are accurately recorded. Quality assurance: Conduct pre and post-inspections of works to ensure they meet specifications. Procurement: Design...

I'm supporting a leading international chemical manufacturer with a significant site expansion programme in the North West. The project forms part of a major capital investment and includes the expansion of process plant facilities along with the construction of new storage and associated infrastructure buildings. The programme is currently progressing through the detailed engineering phase, with construction activities scheduled to follow. The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to act as the owner's representative within an EPCM delivery model, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule and within budget. Key Responsibilities Act as the client-side Project Manager throughout the delivery of a major chemical plant expansion project. Manage EPCM contractors and engineering partners on behalf of the site owner. Oversee detailed engineering design activities and ensure alignment with project objectives. Drive project execution from detailed design through...

We have an opportunity for a BMS Project Manager to join a leading engineering company specialising in Building Management Systems (BMS) in Warrington, North West England on a long term contract basis. Paying £(Apply online only) a day + 2 years duration + Expenses + Outside IR35 + Weekly Payments The role: As a BMS Project Manager, you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of the BMS project from design through to commissioning and handover. You will work closely with engineers, subcontractors, and client to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Responsibilities: * Collaborate with key stakeholders to clearly define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables. * Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to achieve objectives. * Work with the project team to establish a project management plan based on the relevant Project Management Process. * Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing...

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...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Site Manager on an 7 Month Contact based in Inverness. Role summary: We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on a substation project in Inverness. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is a 7-month contract role suited to a hands-on manager with substation, civils and/or electrical infrastructure experience. Responsibilities: * Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, coordinating all trades, subcontractors and supervisors. * Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with the Safety Rules, site-specific procedures, and relevant industry standards. * Own and manage site Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) performance, including RAMS approval, permits and site inductions. * Chair daily...