28 freelance design manager jobs found

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager to join a major industrial warehouse development project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale logistics and industrial scheme, managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. Working closely with the project team, consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives, you will ensure design information is coordinated, compliant, and delivered in line with programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP design teams. Review and manage design deliverables to ensure quality, compliance, and buildability. Chair and manage design coordination meetings. Monitor design progress against programme milestones. Identify and mitigate design risks and technical issues. Ensure compliance with planning conditions, statutory...

We are seeking an experienced freelance Design Manager for a well-established and growing main contractor, to oversee multiple projects across the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable contractor delivering high quality projects across the region. The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between design consultants, site teams, and commercial stakeholders ensuring efficient project delivery from pre-construction through to completion. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, architects and subcontractors Review and manage the design programmes, ensuring alignment with project timelines Identify and manage any design risks Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety standards and client specifications Oversee the production and approval of technical drawings and documentationRequirements Proven experience working as a design manager Good...

Freelance Design Manager – Immediate Start We're seeking an experienced Design Manager for an exciting 5-month contract based in Greater Manchester. * Location: Greater Manchester * Contract Length: 5 Months * Rate: Approx. £400 per day (Umbrella) * Start: Immediate The Role * Lead and oversee design delivery across multiple projects * Manage and mentor design teams * Collaborate with stakeholders to align design outcomes with business objectives * Drive quality, consistency, and innovation throughout the design process What We're Looking For * Proven experience in a Design Manager or Design Leadership role * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams * Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment * If you're available immediately and interested in learning more, please get in contact

Project Manager Location: Ebbsfleet, Kent Contract Type: Freelance / Contract (CIS) Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (CIS) Overview We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of utility infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will oversee projects from initial client engagement and design coordination through to construction, commissioning, and final handover. Working closely with utility providers, developers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is based in Ebbsfleet, Kent, with travel to project sites as required. Key Responsibilities Manage the full project lifecycle from planning and design through to delivery and completion. Coordinate electricity, gas, water, telecoms, and wastewater utility connections and infrastructure...

Project Manager A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a Tier 1 contractor on a major project in Great Dunmow. This Project Manager role offers long-term freelance work on a high-value scheme, providing excellent stability and the chance to be part of a flagship build. About the role of Project Manager As Project Manager, you will oversee delivery on a major £84m scheme based in Great Dunmow (CM6). You will be working alongside a strong site and commercial team, managing packages and ensuring programme, quality, and safety standards are achieved through to completion in December 2027. Responsibilities for Project Manager * Oversee day-to-day site operations and drive programme delivery * Manage subcontractors and ensure works are completed to a high standard * Work closely with commercial and design teams to keep the project on track * Ensure all health & safety procedures are implemented and maintained Requirements for Project Manager *...

We're Hiring: Freelance Site Manager Location: Manchester Sectors: Commercial hospital refurb Dayrate: £270 per day - to potentially increase on full project start Duration: Short term then long term following We are looking for a Freelance Site Manager for a hospital refurb pre-start, to oversee the initial pre-start surveys and validations. The manager will be looking after the site, completing permits etc. We will then look to keep the manager on for the full project on a £1m ward refurbishment. Previous hospital experience is preferred. Duties of the Freelance Site Manager: Oversee hospital refurb pre-start surveys and validations Work alongside Project Director daily Submitting permits and approvals Liaising with commercial team and client Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives Liaise with client regularlyRequired Qualifications/Experience of the Freelance Site...

Senior/ Electrical Project Manager Tier 1 MEP Contractor | Commercial Building Services 📍 City of London 💷 Freelance or Permanenet £80k-£100k + Benefits Package A market-leading Tier 1 MEP Contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the delivery team on a flagship commercial development in the City of London. The business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the Commercial, Data Centre, Life Sciences and Infrastructure sectors, and is currently delivering one of London’s most high-profile schemes with an overall MEP package value exceeding £50m. Currently in pre-construction, the project is due to commence on site later this year, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to be involved from an early stage through to delivery and handover. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of...

I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including commercial and industrial projects, with values ranging between £10 and £20m. This is a freelance position for a No1 project manager for approximately 6 months, managing a new build £4m commercial office scheme in Chorley from site set up through to client handover. As Project Manager you will be responsible for the project to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works...

Site Manager I've been tasked to find a Site Manager for a reputable main contractor on a freelance basis. It is an immediate start and will finish in December 2026. The project is a new build school worth circa £30m, including a new car park. The school is rc frame with a brick work façade. Once the external packages are completed you will be required to fit out the classrooms etc. You'll be reporting to an on site Project Manager and work in alongside another permanently employed Site Manager. Requirements for Site Manager SMSTS CSCS First Aid at WorkResponsibilities for the Site Manager Attending and contributing in contractor pre start meetings. Attending and contributing in design team meetings. Chairing weekly sub-contractor progress meetings, taking and issuing meeting minutes. Attending safe starts. Approving RAMS. Attending DABS and contributing to the meeting, discussing coordination with other trades. If necessary taking the meeting, issuing the DABS report to all...

Senior EC&I Engineer (Contract) Contract Type: Contract / Freelance Location: UK - Project / Site Based Department: Engineering Reporting To: Engineering Manager Start Date: ASAP (subject to contract) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support the design, installation, commissioning, and technical assurance of a broad range of automatic door and access systems on a contract basis. The role will focus on project delivery and specialist EC&I input across pedestrian automatic doors, large industrial doors, and safety‑critical doorsets, operating within nuclear, defence, transport, and other high‑hazard environments. Acting as the EC&I technical focal point within project teams, you will work closely with Mechanical Engineers, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and delivered to specification. Key Responsibilities Provide EC&I engineering support across defined project scopes and...

Mechanical Quality Assurance Manager * M&E Specialist Contractor * Residential Project * Freelance: Ongoing * Rate: Up to £280 per day * Location: Hackney Wick We are looking for a Mechanical Quality Assurance Manager to join a busy residential new build project in Hackney Wick. The scheme has over 450 apartments and you will be working with Mechanical Contractor, ensuring quality standards are upheld throughout the project. The role: * Leading the quality assurance function for mechanical building services packages, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, industry standards and client requirements * Developing, implementing and managing project QA/QC procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality management systems across multiple projects * Conducting inspections and audits of mechanical installations, including HVAC, pipework, public health and specialist mechanical systems * Managing quality documentation and...

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead an £8m commercial fit out project in Bristol. This is a key appointment with a leading workplace and commercial interiors contractor known for delivering high-quality office, CAT A / CAT B fit out, refurbishment, and workplace transformation projects across the UK. The business has built a strong reputation for programme certainty, quality delivery, and robust project controls. They are seeking a Project Manager who is exceptionally strong on systems, process, documentation, and governance as well as day-to-day site leadership. The Role As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of the fit out project from mobilisation through to completion and handover. You will manage site operations, subcontractors, programme, commercial coordination, health & safety, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle. This role would suit someone who...

We're Hiring: Freelance Site Manager Location: Manchester Sectors: Commercial Dayrate: £280 - £330 per day Duration: Short term, long term We are looking for a Freelance Site Manager's for upcoming projects across the Northwest starting in the next 2 weeks. Projects are commercial refurbishments/fitouts. Duties as a Freelance Site Manager: Oversee upcoming commercial projects Work alongside Project Director daily Ensure projects are on-time and to client spec Monitor site progress and ensure compliance with health & safety standards Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and client representatives Liaise with client regularlyRequired Qualifications/Experience as a Freelance Site Manager Experience as a Site Manager (tier 1 experience or experience in commercial) CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, any other certs you may have Minimum of 4+ years experience in a Site Managers position UK driving licence and access to own vehicleWhat's on offer Day rate Weekly pay on a FridayHow to...

O'Neill & Brennan are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor on the delivery of a major new-build education project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme, supporting the construction of a modern educational facility from the current phase through to February 2027. The Role Reporting to the Senior Engineer and Project Manager, you will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, technical support, and ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. Key Responsibilities Setting out for various construction packages, including groundworks, structures, and external works. Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with design drawings and specifications. Managing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built surveys. Conducting quality inspections and supporting the implementation of...

Site Manager - Earthworks Specialist Contractor Freelance: 20 Weeks Start: 13th May 2026 Rate: Up to £320 per day CIS Location: Milton Keynes We are currently searching for a Site Manager who specialises in Earthworks to join a specialist contractor on a project in Milton Keynes. The project is a civil engineering scheme in which this contractor is tasked with the cut & fill, excavation, deep drainage, stabilisation and FRC. Package value: £6m.   As Earthworks Manager you will be responsible for: Managing day-to-day earthworks operations, ensuring cut & fill activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements Supervising site teams, subcontractors and plant operations, coordinating labour and resources across bulk excavation and remediation works Overseeing all earthworks activities, including stripping, excavation, fill placement, capping layers, haul roads and formation preparation Monitoring levels, volumes and progress,...

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...

Freelance Site Manager – Office Fitout Specialist Fit-Out Contractor Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: TBC - Through to PC (Rolling Contract) Location: Southampton About the Role The Shore Group are seeking an experienced Site Manager to work with a reputable, specialist fitout contractor based in Southampton. You will be the Number 1 on this office fitout, responsible for opening and closing the site and managing the site team. You will also oversee site logistics, labour coordination, and waste management, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. You MUST have proven experience managing CAT A / B office fitouts. Requirements * Live within a 30mile radius of the site * CAT A / B office fitout experience! * Proven experience overseeing fitout projects * Experience working for a reputable Design & Build fitout contractor * SMSTS * CSCS * First Aid at Work certificate If your experience aligns with this role and you are looking for your next opportunity,...

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...

Location: East of England Rate: £650 - £725 per day (DOE) Duration: Long-term Freelance Contract PSR Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 M&E contractor to recruit an experienced M&E Project Director for a major £40m+ M&E package on a high-profile public sector project. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team and take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a technically challenging scheme from construction through to commissioning and handover. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across the full M&E delivery function. Lead and manage project teams, including Project Managers, Commercial teams, Design Managers and Site Management teams. Ensure programme, commercial, quality and health & safety objectives are achieved. Manage client relationships and act as the senior point of contact throughout project delivery. Oversee procurement, design coordination, commissioning and handover activities....

Freelance: £(Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Ongoing /long term/ short term We are hiring for Freelance Site Engineer's for upcoming commercial projects in the Northwest and Yorkshire. If you are a Site Engineer and are/will be looking for work, apply below and we can have a chat! Key Responsibilities of a Freelance Site Engineer: Carrying out setting out for works (foundations, drainage, steel frames etc) Use surveying equipment (Total Satation, GPS) to establish site control points Check line, level, and dimensions of work before and during construction Interpret and work from drawings and specifications identify discrepancies or design issues and raise RFI's Monitor quality and ensure compliance with specifications Assist with snagging and defect resolution Ensure all works carried out compliant with H&S Support site managers in tracking progress Maintain daily and weekly recorfsExperience Required for the Freelance Site Engineer: Proven...