364 design manager jobs found

MEP Design Manager - M&E Systems (BMS & Fire Systems) Skillset: MEP/Design Management/Technical Solutions/CDM Management Job location: North Acton Base Working hours: Weekdays Contract: Permanent As the Design Manager for MEPH systems you will take a leading role in the completion of the Stage 5 (Design for Construction & Manufacturing) MEPH design. You will be the principle point of contact for design for the allocated subcontract supply chain members, in this instance the BMS and Fire Systems packages. Your role will oversee the delivery of the design on 12No assets along the line of route for the London Tunnels. You will report to the Lead MEP Design Manager. Working collaboratively with the supply chain partners you will ensure that the subcontract and technical requirements are met, and that lessons are learnt between assets, consistently improving efficiency and our value offering as the works progress. Key Responsibilities Stage 5 Supply Chain Design...

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager Location: Hampshire Sector: Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Type: Permanent The Role A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager to support the delivery of a major Ministry of Justice project in Hampshire. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the design process across all project stages. Lead multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors. Ensure design information is delivered in accordance with programme requirements. Review design deliverables for quality, compliance, and buildability. Chair design coordination meetings and manage technical queries. Liaise with client, construction, commercial, and planning teams to ensure successful project delivery. Identify and mitigate design-related risks and support value engineering initiatives. Monitor design progress and report on key project milestones. Requirements Experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within...

Design Manager – Hyperscale Data Centres (UK, Ireland & Europe) Location - London Rate: £550-=550 per day IR35 - Outside Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Design Manager to lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design services on a portfolio of hyperscale data centre projects across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex design teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design excellence, programme compliance, technical coordination, and alignment with client requirements. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical facilities within fast-paced and highly regulated environments. The Design Manager will act as the primary interface between clients, consultants, contractors, specialist suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure successful design delivery...

Location: Rainham Contract Type: 3 Month Contract Daily Rate: £400.00 per day Summary We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the Pre-Construction Lead and Senior Design Manager in delivering tender stage responsibilities and managing design coordination throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will review project information, including Employer's Requirements, Contractor's Proposals, and Design Team appointments, to ensure all parties understand their contractual obligations. Key duties include agreeing specialist subcontractor procurement strategies with the site team, producing and monitoring the Project Stage Design Programme and associated deliverables, and managing the Common Data Environment (CDE) including file structures, workflows, and security rights. The role involves chairing design coordination workshops, producing project-specific Design Management Plans (DMP) and BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and ensuring compliance with these...

Are you a design Manager with experience working on Network Rail scehemes?   Have you previously worked on listed buildings or heretage projects?   Location: Bristol, 3 days in office Rate: £350-£450 per day (inside Duration: 1 year with extenions   My client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the development and delivery of rail infrastructure projects through the pre-construction phase.   This role requires strong experience within the Network Rail environment and previous involvement in projects involving listed buildings or heritage assets.   You will:   ·Coordinate design teams, stakeholders and delivery functions. ·Develop survey and site investigation strategies. ·Support governance, assurance and approval processes. ·Manage project risks, opportunities and change control. ·Contribute to cost planning and commercial management.   You must have:   ·Proven experience delivering rail projects through design and construction phases....

Technical Design/Risk Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid Working – 2-3 days per week in office) Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Technical Design/Risk Manager to join CMDP+, the strategic joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, delivering Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Programme. CMDP+ has secured a significant seven-year framework agreement to deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing technical leadership and governance across a major capital delivery programme. The Role As Technical Risk Manager, you will be responsible for providing programme-level technical assurance from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detailed design, and construction support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical solutions are safe,...

Technical Design/Risk Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid Working – 2-3 days per week in office) Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Technical Design/Risk Manager to join CMDP+, the strategic joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, delivering Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Programme. CMDP+ has secured a significant seven-year framework agreement to deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing technical leadership and governance across a major capital delivery programme. The Role As Technical Risk Manager, you will be responsible for providing programme-level technical assurance from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detailed design, and construction support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical solutions are safe,...

Design Manager – Water & Wastewater Location: Southern Water Region Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Water Infrastructure / AMP8 CMDP+ has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. This award continues the successful joint venture partnership between Costain and MWH Treatment. The framework has been awarded for an initial seven-year term, with the option to extend for up to a further five years. Between 2025–2030, CMDP+ will deliver critical investment across Water and Wastewater infrastructure throughout the region, including upgrades to Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, and Reservoirs. We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team and support the successful delivery of this major programme. The Role Design Managers are project-based and work as part of integrated project teams to deliver the design and engineering aspects of major infrastructure...

Design Manager – Water & Wastewater Location: Southern Water Region Contract Type: Contract Sector: Water Infrastructure / AMP8 CMDP+ has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. This award continues the successful joint venture partnership between Costain and MWH Treatment. The framework has been awarded for an initial seven-year term, with the option to extend for up to a further five years. Between 2025–2030, CMDP+ will deliver critical investment across Water and Wastewater infrastructure throughout the region, including upgrades to Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, and Reservoirs. We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team and support the successful delivery of this major programme. The Role Design Managers are project-based and work as part of integrated project teams to deliver the design and engineering aspects of major infrastructure...

We are looking for a Design Manager to work for a major civil engineering company based in Swindon on a freelance basis on one of their tender projects. This is an urgent requirement with the works due to go on till January 2027. The role will be managing several design disciplines of one of their cub-consultants who are providing value engineering, design verification, design production and design assurance services. You'll be interfacing with the clients technical team and OEM contractor. It is essential you hold a relevant engineering degree. Chartership would also be desirable. Top day rate on offer and long term work available! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch

Project Design Manager - Contract Role 📍 Location: Harwell (Hybrid) 📅 Start Date: ASAP 📆 Contract Length: Initial 3 months (with potential extension) 💰 Rate: £400per day The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Project Design Manager to support a project in Harwell. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering complex laboratory and clean room environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process across the project life-cycle Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved Act as a key interface between stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication Manage design risk, compliance, and build-ability considerations Provide client-facing support, maintaining strong professional relationships Experience & Requirements Strong background in architecture or design management preferred Proven experience working on clean room and/or laboratory builds (essential) Valid SMSTS and...

Design Manager – New Build residential – Reading, Berkshire This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join the company to work on a contract basis for a minimum period of 6mths.  The project is a new build residential development in Reading which will have a mix of houses and flats and will run for over 5yrs over various phases of building. Your working week will be working on site, the office in Berkshire and they offer a day working remotely. Key Responsibilities as Design Manager; Manage and coordinate all aspects of design across pre-construction and construction stages. Lead design workshops and progress meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams. Review and manage design information for buildability, compliance, and value. Drive collaboration between design and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution. Support bid and tender submissions with design-related input and value engineering solutions. Monitor...

Design Manager / Design Coordinator – National Housing Framework Contracts This leading Tier 1, national contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager or Design Coordinator to work on a 6–9-month freelance contract to support a housing framework in London. For this Design Manager role, you will have the opportunity to join a busy contractor with numerous projects due to start and on site. They are a thriving business and have opportunities in a variety of sectors as Education, Healthcare, MOJ and MOD frameworks, residential and also major projects. This Design Manager or Design Coordinator role is within their partnership housing framework for local authorities. Specifically, a large contract for a borough of North London specialising in the refurbishments of properties which will include; external works, internal decoration, fire/remedials etc. A UK construction qualification is required for this role and at least 5yrs working as a Design Manager for main...

We are looking for an Electrical Design Manager on a contract basis for a Central London based M&E Building Services Contractor. Office based position in Central London. To work on Electrical Design mainly on commercial office fitout and refurbishment. Potential opportunity to develop into a long term contract role

Experienced and Talented Design Manager required on a freelance basis. We are working alongside a successful London based building main contractor, with a turnover last year of £175m and expected turnover this year of £200m+. Our client's business model is extremely well managed, with a reputation for producing a quality project on time and budget, which results in a large amount of repeat business. They have a prime residential new build, valued at £20m, in Virginia Waters Surrey due to start in the coming weeks. We are trying to source an experienced Design Manager with ideally relevant experience. Key Accountabilities for the Design Manager include: * Working with the Project Manager to provide a design management service. * The Design Manager will implement the agreed design management strategy on the project. * Assessing design risk and managing it's mitigation. * Producing the project specific designer agreements. * Producing agree and managing a realistic...

We are working with a leading consultancy to recruit a Project Engineer/Design Manager with a strong Electrical design background, ideally with exposure to renewable energy projects such as solar PV, to support a major programme of works at a major UK airport. This role will form part of a wider infrastructure and terminal expansion programme, delivering a range of projects within a live, operational environment. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across multiple concurrent schemes. Key Responsibilities Your core duties will include: Leading and supporting the design and technical delivery of electrical-focused infrastructure projects Defining project scope, requirements and design briefs, ensuring alignment with programme and business objectives Providing technical assurance on electrical design outputs, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements Coordinating external consultants and...

About the Design Coordinator Opportunity: PSR Solutions are working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a freelance Design Coordinator on a multi-million-pound development in Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a high-profile scheme, supporting a leading project team through the delivery phases. The successful candidate will work alongside an existing Design Manager to ensure the smooth coordination of all design information, manage third-party interfaces, and support the compliance, technical, and programme aspects of design delivery. Key Responsibilities: Track and monitor the design programme and Information Release Schedule (IRS) with the Design Manager Audit design documentation to ensure drawings and specifications align with the brief and project standards Conduct initial coordination checks of new information issued by consultants Support the closure of Building Control actions with consultants and internal teams Assist in tracking the...

Oxford £375 per day PAYE 19 April 2026 – 18 October 2026 Full-Time Contract Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major bridge rebuilding project in Oxford. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and completion. You will act as the client's representative, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. ### Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of a major bridge infrastructure project Manage procurement and contract administration activities Monitor project progress against key milestones and objectives Identify risks and implement solutions to maintain project delivery Lead multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, consultants and local authorities Ensure compliance with health and safety,...

Opportunity Overview We're supporting a key project in Bradford and are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of an Energy Centre and District Heating scheme. This is a fast-paced contract role with strong potential for extension, offering the opportunity to play a critical role in a low-carbon infrastructure project. Key Responsibilities Drive the programme to ensure delivery milestones are achieved Coordinate effectively with subcontractors across site activities Work closely with design teams to close out outstanding actions Collaborate with the Commissioning Manager to ensure commissioning programme targets are met Maintain a strong on-site presence, providing leadership and oversight What We're Looking For ✅ Proven experience delivering energy centre and/or district heating projects ✅ Strong background in utilities, infrastructure, or construction ✅ Experience managing contracts (NEC preferred) ✅ Hands-on leader with strong...

Mechanical Construction Manager City of London Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager to join their team on a newly secured commercial project in Central London. Duties: • Responsible for the mechanical services delivery, health and safety, subcontractor performance and wellbeing, whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants. • Reporting to the Project Manager providing weekly updates. • Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including mechanical and external contractors. • Implementing of project health & safety strategies. Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements. • Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team. • Proactively demonstrating health and safety leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood,...