36 design manager jobs found

Position Design Manager – Retail Banking Location London or Luton Office (Hybrid) Pay Rate £400 - £450 per day (outside IR35) Contract 12-24 months (ongoing portfolio) This opportunity would suit a Design Manager with proven experience delivering Retail Banking projects for a main contractor. The Role Following several major project wins, you’ll join a growing framework portfolio, taking responsibility for design delivery across multiple fast‑paced projects at one of the UK’s largest Tier 1 main contractors. You’ll work directly with the Technical Director and Principal Design Manager, playing a key role in shaping design strategy and driving delivery across a portfolio of Retail Banking projects. While the role supports a national Retail Banking framework, travel requirements are minimal, with site visits planned efficiently and very limited overnight stays. The Company One of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractors, operating nationally with a strong...

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...

Are you an assistant design manager with experience of working on rail infrastructure projects?   Do you have technical interface experience of major infrastructure projects?   Location: Birmingham (hybrid) Rate: £400 - £450 a day outside IR35 Contract length: Initial 6 months with likely extensions   Job Role My client is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their team, supporting the delivery of complex design packages on the HS2 programme. This role will focus on acting as a Technical Design Coordinator, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and integration across multiple design disciplines.   The successful candidate will ideally come from a strong design engineering background and have progressed into design management or design coordination roles. You will be comfortable working at the interface between disciplines, managing technical queries, and ensuring design outputs are aligned with project requirements, standards, and programme constraints....

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an...

Mechanical Design Engineer Initial 6 month contract Outside IR35 Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham ASAP Start   Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector. The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.   Mechanical Engineer  Job Description Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements. Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications. Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel...

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...

Position: Change Manager (Contract) Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Location: Hybrid / UK-based (travel as required) Day Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension) About the Programme: HMCTS delivers change across operations, technology and service design. Successful change requires structured planning, consistent implementation, and strong engagement with operational users to ensure adoption and benefits realisation. Join Our Team: We are seeking a Change Manager to lead the planning and delivery of change implementation across a portfolio of work, acting as the bridge between projects and operational users to ensure change is implemented safely and benefits are realised. Key Responsibilities: * Lead change implementation across a portfolio through close collaboration with central projects, change leads and operational stakeholders. * Develop and manage change plans and lead on...

PROGRAMME MANAGER (SKYLINKS & BAGGAGE) Location: Stansted Airport Hours: 40 per week Duration: 1 year Rate: Negotiable ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a multi-project aviation programme at Stansted Airport covering SkyLinks, APV, and Baggage systems. You will manage multiple Project Managers, ensuring coordinated delivery from final design through construction and installation, while maintaining programme control, governance, and stakeholder alignment in a live airport environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead delivery across SkyLinks, APV, and Baggage projects Manage and support Project Managers across all workstreams Maintain integrated programme schedule and manage risk Monitor progress, escalate issues, and drive resolution Deliver monthly performance reporting to senior stakeholders Support procurement and installation readiness activities Manage stakeholder engagement across airport operations and contractors Ensure...

Job Title: Project Manager - NEX (Temp) Location: Major UK Airport (South East) Rate: £575/day - Umbrella rate Duration: 1 year Site: Minimum 3 days per week on site Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of a major North Extension (NEX) within a live airport transformation programme. The role will take the project through RIBA Stage 4 into construction, ensuring safe, efficient delivery within a fully operational environment. Key Requirements Proven delivery of major infrastructure projects in live operational environments Strong NEC contract and commercial management experience Excellent stakeholder and interface management skills Experience in aviation, rail, water, nuclear, or similar regulated sectors Strong on-site delivery background essential Key Responsibilities Lead delivery through design completion and construction phase Manage programme, cost, risk, and change control Coordinate multiple contractors and design teams...

️ MEICA Lead x 2 – Major AMP8 Scheme | Oxfordshire | Winsor Corridor Outside IR35 | £475–£550 per day | Long-Term Project Tier 1 Contractor | Major Water Infrastructure Scheme Some freelance roles are there to fill a gap. This one is there because the project genuinely needs someone strong enough to lead it. A leading Tier 1 contractor has secured a major AMP8 water scheme in the Oxfordshire region and is looking for a MEICA Lead to take ownership of delivery across a complex live project environment. They’re looking for someone who can do more than sit in progress meetings and update spreadsheets. They need somebody who understands how MEICA packages actually come together on site and someone comfortable managing technical issues, driving subcontractors, coordinating commissioning activities, and keeping momentum when programmes tighten up. You’ll be heavily involved from delivery through to completion, working alongside senior operational teams on one of the region’s key AMP8...

Are you looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence standards, drive design quality, and shape the future capability of a growing water engineering function? Have you led multi-disciplinary teams delivering regulated water industry designs, taking accountability for technical quality, compliance, and on time delivery? Are you a Chartered Engineer (or close to chartership) with extensive experience approving and managing complex water design packages? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting for this position on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £75,000–£90,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience and working arrangements. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and expansion within a well established engineering design consultancy delivering critical projects across the regulated water sector. With a strong and growing workload, the team is strengthening its...

ERP Change Manager 6-12 month initial contract with chance of extension Outside IR35 Remote/Hybrid UK An established global organisation are hiring for an experienced ERP Change Manager to join their transformation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll drive real business readiness and adoption - not just plans and comms. The successful candidate will bring bring deep change management expertise from global ERP programmes, with the ability to operate at both a strategic level (defining approach, shaping readiness) and a hands-on level (embedded in delivery, driving outcomes). The Role: **Own and deliver the change management strategy aligned to programme milestones **Drive business readiness and adoption, turning process, technology and data changes into clear role impacts **Lead stakeholder engagement across global, Spanish-speaking regions **Design and deliver role-based, process-led training grounded in real operational scenarios **Build and manage a...

CSA Construction Manager (Contract) Rate: £420-£440 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 6 months Start Date: Immediate Location: Oxfordshire Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced CSA Construction Manager to join a live project on an immediate start basis. The role is initially offered as a 6‑month contract, with strong potential for extension depending on project requirements. This position would suit a CSA‑led Construction Manager who is also competent overseeing M&E installations, ideally gained within highly regulated environments and working for a Tier 1 contractor. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage CSA construction activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification Provide oversight and coordination of M&E installations, ensuring effective interface with CSA works Manage subcontractors and work packages, chairing site meetings and driving performance Ensure full compliance with HSEQ...

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...

Project Manager – Addison Project, Thornton-Cleveleys 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, client focused 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 startup. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Project Manager Status: Contract, 12 months outside IR35 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Addison Project Plc are seeking expressions of interest...

Role: Project Manager Status: Contract, 12 months outside IR35 Location: Harlow Addison Project Plc are seeking a PSC contractor to provide Project Management services to support a project in Greater London. Workscope: * To Provide engineering design-based Project Management services from Front End through detailed design. * Full responsibility for the delivery to install a new process integrated into an operational manufacturing plant. Services to be provided: * Complete project management services from Front End through detailed design * Day-to-day client interface and stakeholder management * Provide guidance to client teams and the construction manager * Plan and control scope, schedule, cost and risk * Coordinate multi-discipline design (Process, Mech, EC&I, Civils/Struct) and constructability reviews. * Lead all on site activites, proactive client, design and construction team communication is key for this role *...

We are a trusted provider of innovative solutions in the field of electrical contracting. With a strong commitment to excellence, the company delivers high-quality services to a wide range of clients. Based in the London area, United Kingdom, we are known for dedication to meeting client needs and exceeding expectations. The company continually works to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in all its projects. Role Description This is a contract, on-site role for an Electrical Project Manager located in the London area, United Kingdom. The Electrical Project Manager will oversee electrical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, managing project budgets, overseeing electrical designs, managing contractors, and ensuring all deliverables meet company and client specifications. Qualifications Strong expertise in...

Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer Leading Engineering Solutions Provider | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | Current SC Clearance Required | Electrical Infrastructure Experience Essential The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join a leading defence engineering solutions provider. You'll deliver EC&I design across complex defence infrastructure projects, bringing substantial experience in electrical systems design from either critical infrastructure environments (datacentres, utilities, healthcare facilities) or defence and nuclear backgrounds. Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Hybrid working (2 days on-site every fortnight) | 9-day working fortnight | Current SC clearance essential This role suits experienced EC&I professionals who understand how to design robust electrical systems in demanding, highly-regulated environments....

Civil Design Engineer | Water AMP 8 Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support a portfolio of National Grid infrastructure projects. The role involves leading the civil and structural design elements for substation, overhead line, and other transmission‑related assets, ensuring compliance with National Grid's technical specifications and governance processes. This is an Outside IR35 contract position, offering hybrid working with on‑site collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and produce civil and structural designs for National Grid transmission projects (substations, foundations, compounds, cable routes, OHL works, access roads, drainage, etc.). Ensure all designs comply with National Grid TP / TS standards and relevant industry codes (BS EN, Eurocodes). Prepare design calculations, sketches, reports, specifications, and technical documentation. Manage design risk assessments and contribute to CDM compliance. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, geotechnical,...