16 senior design manager jobs found in Cambridge

Are you a Governance Manager with a strong background working on rail based experience?   Have you got a background working on integration for rail based systems? Contract: Inside IR35 Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC) Contract Length: TBC (Ongoing)   This position sits within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme. Clients involvement in the programme includes system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.   As Governance Manager you will be Responsible for supporting programme governance across the System Alliance, ensuring effective controls, reporting, and compliance with HS2 and Colas requirements.   Key responsibilities may include:   ·Supporting...

Are you a Project Controls Manager with experience on rail based projects?   Have you worked a leadership role in a railway systems environment?   Contract: Inside IR35 Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC) Contract length: 12 months (Ongoing)   These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.   Clients involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.   This is a senior PMO leadership role overseeing performance, controls and reporting.   Key responsibilities may include:   ·Leading project controls, planning and performance management ·Driving consistency across reporting and forecasting ·Supporting senior...

Are you a Risk Manager with experience working on rail based projects?   Have you lead risk activities across railway systems contracts?   Contract: Inside IR35 Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC) Contract length: 12 months (Ongoing)   These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.   Clients involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.   As Head of Risk you will be responsible for leading risk management activities across the System Alliance.   Key responsibilities may include:   ·Development and ownership of the risk management framework ·Oversight of risk identification, assessment and mitigation...

Intellectual Property Lead / Delivery Manager - £900 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working from London or Bristol - 6 Months minimum contract. We are seeking an IP Governance & Delivery Manager to support a major UK infrastructure programme operating within a highly regulated environment. This role is fundamentally about enabling delivery while maintaining compliance, ensuring that licensed engineering and technical data is used appropriately, securely, and in line with contractual obligations. The programme makes use of design and engineering data originally developed for a related project. As a separate legal entity, clear governance is required to control how this data is accessed, shared, modified, and transferred. This role is suited to a senior project or service manager with strong regulatory awareness and experience operating in complex delivery environments. You must be comfortable owning governance, making decisions, and working across disciplines. You will...

We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Management Leader to design and establish a new global shared service for a major financial services organisation. This role is critical to shaping how the firm manages technology, cyber, and data-related regulatory engagement across global markets. Candidates must have prior experience within a large, complex financial institution (e.g. JP Morgan, Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs or similar) and a strong background in regulatory engagement, risk, and control. The contract is inside IR35 and the business follows a hybrid pattern, however this role is largely remote-based with occasional travel to the London or Sheffield offices. Objectives: You will lead the build and launch of two new shared services that underpin global regulatory management: * Regulatory Engagement Service – owning the end-to-end process for technology-related regulatory interactions, ensuring consistency, governance, and quality. * Regulatory Mapping Service –...

Capability Manager - Global Medical Affairs Capability Manager - Global Medical Affairs The location of the role is London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 9 months. The pay rate on offer is £600 - £650 per day (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35). Job Purpose: This role is accountable for the design, deployment, and execution of capability programs across global, regional, and local roles in Medical Affairs. In partnership with Capability Directors on the team, this role seeks to understand the unique capability needs of Medical Affairs staff to shape and build relevant and meaningful capability initiatives that become embedded in ways of working to positively impact employee skill development and their ability to deliver for patients. Key Responsibilities: Manage the implementation of capability initiatives and quality control of final deliverables In partnership with Capability Directors, drive the needs assessments, capability program design,...

Financial Accounting Manager Financial Accounts Manager Annual Report & Accounts (ARA) Manager Senior Financial Reporting Lead Technical Finance LeadLocation: London Up to £580/day Inside IR35 100% REMOTE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Financial Accounting Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within our Financial Accounting team. This team is responsible for three core functions: a) delivering audited financial statements; b) facilitating the external audit; and c) providing high‑quality technical accounting advice across the organisation. As Financial Accounting Manager, you will provide strong leadership to the existing team and act as a trusted technical expert across finance and the wider business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in NE and across business areas, as well as our external auditors. You will build strong professional relationships, oversee the development and management of our accounts and audit...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start DURATION: 12+ Months Likely to extend TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Can be open to industry experience as ling as they have the skillset. Def/Aero can be beneficial, but other areas such as: * Automotive Essential Skillset & Tools * Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience * Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions * Experience engaging...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Portsmouth. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - UNDERGO BPSS - 12 MONTHS (W/ LIKELY EXTENSION) - STEVENAGE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Meritus is seeking an experienced Building & Construction Project Leader to manage CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility through design, delivery, and final handover. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead multi-functional project teams, including external consultants and contractors. Manage CAPEX projects from business case development through approval, execution, and close-out. Develop and manage detailed project delivery plans, including risk and opportunity management. Produce and develop design briefs for...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be predominately working remotely from home.   Rate: £43.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2 or 4 days per month in the office and the rest remote.  (some flexibility on this may be needed). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 2 Stage interview process. Initial Virtual or onsite – 2hrs. Author Test & meet the team - onsite for successful candidates.   Technical Author Job Description: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with...

Our client, a leading company in the construction sector, is currently seeking an experienced Design/Construction Manager for a contract role to work on the Stanmore and Rosedale projects. The role will be at the co-ordination stage and co-ordinating the design consultants/contractors. This role involves travelling between both sites and requires significant design and construction experience, preferably in an educational setting. Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction and construction phases Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies...

We are recruiting for a Technology Resilience Architect for a leading IT Service provider in one of their UK Office locations. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Technology Resilience Lead Enterprise Architect. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology resilience, with knowledge of how the ways that a service is designed, built, and run contribute to overall resilience. They will work on the big global resilience initiatives and play a key role in uplifting the quality and availability of service for our customers. Responsibilities: Contribute to the Technology Resilience strategy and sub-strategies, considering all aspects of resilience: application, infrastructure, security, data, observability, operations and culture. Collaborate with Technology teams on building best practice resilience design patterns and solutions, for re-use. Build strong feedback loops from production incident data to the best practice for...

Interim Health & Safety Lead  – London £400 paye / £550 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35) 37 hours per week 3–6 month contract We are currently supporting a London based Local Council in recruiting an Interim Health & Safety Lead to provide senior capacity during a period of transition. This is a high-impact strategic interim focused on stabilising existing Health & Safety activity, progressing priority improvements and preparing a structured handover for incoming permanent staff. The assignment is about creating clarity, frameworks and momentum — not delivering full ISO accreditation or long-term cultural transformation. Hybrid working applies: 2 days per week in the London office, 3 days remote. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Health & Safety, you’ll act as a senior advisor across the organisation, helping to establish consistent standards and engagement during this critical period. Responsibilities Over the 3–6 month contract, you will:...

Job Title Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works Location: London or Bristol (hybrid working), with regular travel to the Sizewell C site in Suffolk Contract: Inside IR35, ongoing Closing Date: 17 February 2026 ________________________________________ Job Purpose / Overview The Engineering & Technical (E&T) function is a fundamental part of the Civil Works Programme, responsible for defining and assuring the design, engineering, and technical requirements across the project. The team leads the full lifecycle of design delivery-from requirements definition through to final acceptance-while managing budgets, resources, and supply chain interfaces. It also ensures constructability and effective design coordination across Civil Works, Site Establishment, and Off-Site Infrastructure. As Civil Technical Engineering Manager - Ancillary Works, you will support the definition and validation of technical requirements and specifications, working closely with...

Our client, a leading consultancy in the rail sector, is currently seeking an experienced Technical Assurance Manager to support a high-profile programme within the HS2 portfolio. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective coordination, integration, and assurance of multidisciplinary design activities across a complex infrastructure environment. You will work closely with design, engineering, and project teams to manage interfaces, provide guidance on technical dependencies, and ensure that design assurance processes are consistently applied throughout the programme. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate interdisciplinary design coordination, ensuring alignment across engineering disciplines and packages Maintain and oversee interface registers, tracking technical interfaces, dependencies, and associated risks Support design issue resolution, working with delivery teams, designers, and stakeholders to address and close technical queries Manage design assurance workflows,...