79 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...

Cassandra Experienced Data Engineer Needed! I'm currently supporting one of my investment banking clients who are looking to bring on a Data Engineer on an initial 6 month contract with scope of extension with Cassandra experience. The role will require 2-3 days a week in the London office with my client being able to pay up to £700 per day inside IR35. Responsibilities include: Design, implement and maintain Apache Cassandra clusters ,including keyspace design, replication strategies and partitioning models. Develop and optimise data models aligned to query patterns (denormalization ,partition key design, avoiding hotspots and wide partitions). Performance tuning: compaction strategies consistency levels, read/write path optimisation, JVM/GC tuning. Manager cluster operations: node additions/decommissions, repairs (node tool), backups and disaster recovery. Monitor cluster health using tools such as Prometheus/Grafana, OpsCenter, or equivalent. Support CQL query...

Structural & Civil 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 Structural / Civil Project Manager to join their Asset Management team, supporting the planning, development and delivery of structural and civil engineering projects. This is a key role within a varied operational portfolio, covering assets including tunnels, operational hubs, ferry terminals, bus depots and associated infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial scoping through to delivery, including reviewing surveys and technical reports, developing project briefs, managing consultants and contractors, overseeing design and delivery, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Scope structural...

Tester Analyst Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £450 Inside IR35 Location: Reading Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for experienced SDP Tester Analysts to join a large-scale digital transformation programme, supporting the Test Manager across the SDP Value Streams: Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Services, End-Users, IDAM, and LSSI. As a Tester Analyst, you will take ownership of testing activities within your assigned value stream, working closely with Test Managers, Product Owners, developers, and wider technical stakeholders to ensure products meet business, technical, and security requirements. Key Responsibilities Analyse and review business requirements, HLDs, LLDs, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable. Quickly develop knowledge of SDP products and provide operational and techno-functional support where required. Design comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and test plans...

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...

Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities 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 - Digital Engineering Capabilities to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital engineering capabilities supporting aircraft concept design, master geometry, aerodynamics, and flight dynamics. This is a strategic role at the intersection of aerospace engineering, digital engineering, and technology delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring the digital tools, environments, and processes used by engineering teams are fit for purpose, integrated, and continuously evolving to meet programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting air vehicle concept and configuration development. Lead the deployment, optimisation, and...

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in London to recruit for an interim M&E Project Manager. Rate - £350- £450 a day INSIDE IR35 umbrella About the Role Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering mechanical, electrical, and energy-related services across residential and non-residential buildings. You’ll be responsible for managing contractors, overseeing works on-site, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives. Key Responsibilities Oversee and supervise planned maintenance and responsive repairs, including: Electrical systems and testing Fire alarms and emergency lighting Lifts, door entry systems, and rewiring Mechanical plant and equipment Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring works are delivered: Safely On time Within budget To high quality standards Design, specify, and supervise M&E works in line with: Current...

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...

Waltham Forest are currently looking for an Interim Project Manager for Housing Delivery and Capital Projects. £400 per day. Inside IR35. Hybrid working Mon-Wed onsite.Role Overview: As a Senior Project Manager within Capital Delivery, you will lead the successful delivery of complex and high-profile development projects that support the Council's regeneration, growth and placemaking ambitions. Managing projects from inception through to completion, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of delivery including business case development, procurement, planning, design, stakeholder engagement, construction and handover. Working across a diverse portfolio of residential, mixed-use, education, commercial and community infrastructure schemes, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The role requires strong leadership and relationship management skills, with responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary...

Delivery Manager - Configuration Location: Berkshire - Hybrid working (1/2 days a week in office)/Fully remote is an option Contract: 6/12+ Month Contract Rate: Up to £600 a day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager (Configuration) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of critical digital engineering capabilities within a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enabling advanced engineering environments that support concept development, configuration management, aerodynamic analysis, flight dynamics, and digital engineering transformation. You will work across complex stakeholder groups, suppliers, and engineering teams to deliver integrated digital solutions that improve collaboration, traceability, and programme performance. Essential Experience & Qualifications Project or Programme Management certification (Prince2, APM, or...

Are you a CEM with strong Civils experience working of rail-based projects?   Have you got experience working directly for the client?   Location: Heaton Mersey Depot, Manchester Hybrid Contract: 6 Months with likely extensions Rate: £500 a day Inside ir35 (DOE)   Overview   An exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineering Manager (CEM) - Works Delivery (Civils) to join Network Rail on a 6-month+ contract based at Heaton Mersey Depot, Manchester.   This role is ideal for an established CEM or a CRE looking to step up into a CEM position, providing technical leadership, engineering assurance, and support across civils infrastructure delivery projects.   You will work closely with contractors, designers, and project teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective delivery of rail civils works.   Role & Responsibilities   As the CEM - Works Delivery (Civils), you will:   ·Lead CEM activities associated with civils works delivery. ·Provide technical...

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...