480 design manager jobs found

As the Senior Design Manager, you will be the driving force behind the design excellence for our tenders and live projects. Your primary responsibility is to seamlessly manage the design lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment, technical compliance, and timely delivery. A robust background in civil infrastructure is essential for this role. While experience within the Water sector is beneficial, your core expertise should lie in managing large-scale civil projects. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership: Lead and manage the entire design process, from initial bid submission through to project delivery, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources, skills, and team structure. Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy that is fully aligned with project objectives, commercial requirements, and sustainability goals. Multidisciplinary Oversight: Oversee the coordination of multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring strict compliance with all RIBA...

Design Manager or Assistant Design Manager required for a new build school Tier 1 Main Contractor experience required 12 months contract paying a day rate. New build school project in Ashington, Northumberland

Design Manager - East London - Immediate Start A Design Manager is required to oversee design packages on several residential recladding projects around London. The schemes are valued at £1-10M in total and consist of the removal of combustible cladding materials. The successful candidate will have experience of working on new build residential projects with at least two references to support this. Reporting directly to a Senior Design Manager any potential candidates are welcomed from either a construction, engineering or architectural background. This is a head office based role with occasional site visits also required. Applicants must have experience of working on projects of at least £1m with leading residential Developers, Architectural Practices or Consultancies with supporting references. They must also live within a commutable distance of Central / West London. To apply for this role please contact Chris Schmid on (phone number removed) or send your CV Randstad CPE...

Freelance Design Manager – Education Project – North East Rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 12 months Location: Ashington, North of Newcastle Start: Immediate A leading UK main contractor with a strong presence in education, commercial and public-sector construction is seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager to support a live further education redevelopment project. The organisation is known for its financial stability, collaborative culture and long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, multi-building campuses across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to join a high-profile vocational college scheme comprising three new-build blocks already well underway on site. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing consultant outputs, resolving site queries and driving design progression through the delivery phase. The Role * Freelance Design Manager providing day-to-day technical and design coordination support *...

Freelance Design Manager – Education Project – Derbyshire (Head Office Based) Rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 12 months Location: Derbyshire Head Office with travel to Ashington (North East) once per week Start: Immediate A well-established UK main contractor with a strong track record in education, commercial and public-sector construction is recruiting a Freelance Design Manager to support a major further education redevelopment project. The business is recognised for its financial stability, collaborative working environment and consistent delivery of multi-building campus schemes across the country. This role is primarily based at the contractor’s Derbyshire head office, with travel to the project site in Ashington once per week. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving consultant deliverables, coordinating specialist design packages and managing site-driven design queries throughout the delivery phase. The Role * Freelance Design Manager...

Design Manager – Major BTR Scheme (Bristol) Location: Bristol Contract: 6 Months Minimum (Potential to Extend) Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor Start: ASAP The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a Tier 1 main contractor on a large and technically challenging Build-to-Rent (BTR) scheme in the heart of Bristol. This is an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension due to the scale, complexity, and long-term programme of the development. The project combines new build multi-room accommodation with significant refurbishment and repurposing elements, creating a unique design challenge that requires a confident, detail-focused professional who can coordinate multiple disciplines and drive design resolution efficiently. This role is ideal for a Design Manager who thrives on complex technical detail, stakeholder engagement, and early-stage problem solving — and who has proven experience in residential multi-room schemes such as...

This role leads the design and pre-construction phase of a major heavy civil engineering project in Central London. It focuses on developing construction-ready solutions, coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams, and ensuring that engineering, safety, and buildability standards are fully met. Key responsibilities include managing design packages, leading reviews, overseeing site investigations and surveys, and driving early planning activities such as consents, utilities interfaces, and procurement inputs. The position also requires close collaboration with commercial, delivery, and technical stakeholders to manage risks, opportunities, costs, and programme commitments. The project’s urban location adds significant complexity, involving constrained working environments, dense utilities networks, and multiple third-party interfaces. The Design Project Manager ensures all design outputs are integrated, compliant, efficient, and deliverable within the challenging conditions of a...

Our client, a consultancy in water infrastructure solutions, is currently seeking a Design Manager to join their team in Manchester on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in driving civil engineering projects within the water sector, ensuring efficient and innovative designs are delivered to meet client needs and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the design process from conception to completion for water infrastructure projects Ensuring all designs align with client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards Coordinating with cross-functional teams including engineers, project managers, and stakeholders Reviewing and approving design documents, drawings, and specifications Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively Leading design team meetings and providing technical guidance Implementing design best practices and driving continuous improvement Maintaining strong client relationships through excellent communication...

Freelance Design Manager Location: North East (ideally on-site, hybrid considered) Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time Contract: Freelance A leading contractor in the North East is seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager to support ongoing and upcoming projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to work with a highly respected organisation in the construction sector. The Role As a Freelance Design Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing the design process across multiple project stages. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure all design deliverables meet project requirements, deadlines, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Manage and coordinate the design process through to delivery * Liaise with project teams, consultants, and the supply chain * Review drawings and technical...

Job Opportunity: Design Manager - Education & Construction Location: Kent, UK Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience Sector: Main Contracting / Construction The Role: Design Manager We are seeking an experienced and motivated Design Manager to join our successful team in Kent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working for a main contractor, managing the design process from initial concept through to project completion. This role is critical to the delivery of our challenging and rewarding projects, with a particular focus on the Education sector (schools, academies, and higher education facilities). You will be responsible for ensuring design quality, compliance, and buildability across all stages of a project. Key Responsibilities Design Management: Lead, manage, and coordinate the design process and design team (internal and external consultants) throughout the project lifecycle. RIBA Stages: Oversee design activities across all RIBA stages...

Freelance Design Manager Premier League Facility | Main Contractor | Central London | Immediate Start A busy main contractor is looking for an experienced Freelance Design Manager to step in and support a high-pressure pre-construction and live project workload across London and the Home Counties. They're dealing with a surge in live schemes and upcoming tenders, and need someone who can slot in quickly, bring structure to the design process, and take ownership of coordination across multiple workstreams. This is an urgent requirement - ideal for a Design Manager who's confident operating independently and providing immediate value. What you'll be doing • Providing hands-on design management support across live projects and active tenders • Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to keep design, programme and technical deliverables aligned • Reviewing drawings and specs for buildability, risk, clashes and coordination issues • Leading and minuting design...

Our client, a prominent player in the water sector, are seeking a Design Manager to join their team on a contract basis, working on the Northumbrian Water (NWL) AMP8 Framework. This role reports to the Principal Design Manager and involves a hybrid working model, splitting time between the Newcastle project office, NWL Durham offices, design partner offices, NWL sites, and home as necessary. You will bring experience within the water sector, specifically in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines, covering maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. As a motivated team player, you will collaborate effectively with multiple teams to deliver carbon-efficient design solutions. A thorough understanding of design delivery, procurement, management, control, quality assurance, and BIM to ISO 19650 is essential, alongside a working knowledge of the NEC4 suite of contracts. Key Responsibilities: Identify design scope and deliverables Support the development and agreements...

Position: Design Manager Location: Manchester Contract: Contract (outside IR35) or Permanent Shape tomorrow’s water infrastructure while leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team PURPOSE Manage designers and design delivery across multi-disciplinary teams within the water industry ensuring time and quality expectations. Responsibilities • Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates • Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team • Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects • Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for design team and ensure work is undertaken using them • Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary • Ensure team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated • Ensure team produce design deliverables within agreed timescales...

Summary Abatec is proud to be assisting our client, a trusted delivery partner within the Welsh Water Framework, to grow the team so they can meet the demands of several upcoming capital projects across the region. We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with framework goals, regulatory standards, and our client’s commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and coordinate all aspects of design for multiple waste/dirty water projects across the Welsh Water Framework. * Manage design teams to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery of design outputs. * Act as the technical interface between Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, and key stakeholders. * Ensure designs comply with CDM regulations, Welsh Water specifications, environmental standards, and buildability best practices. * Drive design assurance processes including reviews, approvals, and...

Our client, operating within the water industry, is currently seeking a Design Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis in Euston. This critical role focuses on pre-construction activities, ensuring the successful delivery of civil design projects within the water sector. Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing the design process from conception to completion Coordinating with project teams to ensure design objectives are met Overseeing the preparation of design documents and specifications Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success Reviewing and approving design deliverables Providing technical guidance and support to the design team Managing project timelines and ensuring timely delivery of design outputs Job Requirements: Experience in civil design within the water industry Strong understanding of pre-construction processes Proficiency in relevant design...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Piping / Hydraulics / Pumping Systems) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, 2 - 3 Days Onsite) Contract: 12 Months | Outside IR35 | December / January Start Rate: Highly Competitive (Ltd / CIS) Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in piping systems, pump hydraulics, water industry process equipment or mechanical assemblies? Are you looking for a technical delivery role where you'll be producing high-quality mechanical design outputs under the guidance of an experienced Design Manager? We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a major UK water-sector infrastructure programme based in Birmingham. This position is purely mechanical focusing on pumping systems, hydraulic design, pipework layouts, mechanical bracketry, skids, fabrications, and equipment integration. This is a 12-month contract, with strong potential to extend. The role suits someone who is hands-on with mechanical design documentation, who can produce...

Assistant Site Manager – Leading Residential Developer | Barking | Long-Term Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join a leading residential developer on a large-scale regeneration project in Barking. This is a long-term contract position offering stability, excellent career prospects, and the chance to be part of a first-class site team. Our client is open to considering candidates from both main contractor and developer backgrounds but is ideally seeking a well-rounded individual with strong site experience across all phases of residential construction. Role & Responsibilities: * Support the Site Manager in the day-to-day management of the project. * Coordinate trades and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. * Assist with site paperwork, health & safety compliance, and progress reporting. * Liaise with internal teams, design managers,...

Security Project Manager - Farnborough (Hybrid 4/5 days onsite) - Circa £465 per day (Outside IR35) My client is a UK-based consultancy serving the UK defence sector. They are on the hunt for a Security Project Manager to join their existing experienced team. Role Purpose Looking for a proactive and experienced Security Project Manager to lead governance activities within a critical Secure by Design ERP programme supporting MOD capability delivery. This role ensures that security is embedded throughout the acquisition lifecycle, enabling secure, resilient systems that meet Defence operational needs. You will be responsible for coordinating governance across delivery teams, Defence Digital stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and assurance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Governance Leadership: Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles and MOD policy. Delivery Assurance: Embed security...

Title: Project Manager - Packaging Position Type: Contract Location: North East Categories: Project Management, Engineering PM Group requires a Packing Lines Delivery Project Manager with experience in secondary pharmaceutical projects to lead a client team based in Northumberland. Responsibilities * Responsible for the delivery of the capital packing line scope for the project * Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules and risk register * Ensure compliance with site engineering standards, GMP, SHE, and environmental regulations * Ensures scope is delivered on schedule and within cost parameters * Feed project updates and KPIs into overall project governance structure * Review and approve vendor design information, equipment specifications, and vendor drawings * Lead FAT (Factory Acceptance testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing, and commissioning * Coordinate installation contractors, OEMs, and internal delivery team * Support equipment...

A Local Authority in Essex is currently looking for a Development Manager (Estates) to join the team on an initial 3-6 month contract. This role requires 2 days per week in the office. Role purpose: * To manage the design and development project stages for major refurbishment to new build schemes. * The role will include interpreting advice on building, fabric and associated infrastructure along with specialist advice on defects, determining significant repairs, replacements and/or upgrades through to informing strategic investment decisions such as major refurbishment, extensions and new build schemes and annual budget setting across the portfolio. * You will be integral to managing the delivery of these projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines and budget constraints Key responsibilities: * Oversee and manage the planning, execution, and completion of various building and development projects providing an educated client role to manage external...