35 freelance design manager jobs found

My Client is seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager to join their team, working across a range of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional to take ownership of the design process from early-stage concept through to construction delivery. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development of Pre-Construction Services Agreements (PCSA) including contractor tendering, analysis, and presentation to the commercial team. * Manage design progression from RIBA Stage 1 through Stage 4, ensuring successful planning approvals and compliance with: * Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements * Building Control standards * Oversee the preparation and coordination of design documentation, including prescribed documents and subcontractor tender enquiries. * Coordinate and manage the on-site design process during RIBA Stages 4 and 5 (Technical Design & Construction) in line with company design management procedures. * Take...

Freelance Design Manager - Main Contractor Background Day Rate: £300-£400 (DOE) Contract: Freelance Location: East London - Site Based We are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager with a Tier 1 Main Contractor background to support a contractor on a live construction project. Candidates must have previously worked for a Tier 1 main contractor and be able to bring robust processes, structure, and best practice to the role. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams Manage and discharge planning conditions and technical approvals Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, supporting Principal Designer duties where required Coordinate and manage Section 278 (S278) works and approvals with local authorities Review design information for buildability, programme, cost, and risk Maintain and manage design programmes, ensuring timely issue of...

Job description PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Design Manager in Nottingham to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Nottingham Salary: £350 - £500 per day My client is a main contractor specialising in multi-million new build projects. They are currently seeking a freelance Design Manager for a commercial scheme in Nottingham. As Design Manager on this project, your duties and responsibilities will include: Attending and contributing to design meetings Liaising with clients, architects and external consultants Managing site audits and creating proactive risk assessments Ensuring sub-contractor compliance with client specifications Ensuring project completion in line with programme Value engineering/ resolving technical and design issuesRemuneration Our client is providing exceptional pay rates dependant on the individuals experience. What to do next: If you would like to know more about this position, please call Andy Ward on (phone number removed). Our...

Job description PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Design Manager in Leicester to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Leicester Salary: £350 - £500 per day My client is a main contractor specialising in multi-million new build projects. They are currently seeking a freelance Design Manager for a commercial scheme in Leicester. As Design Manager on this project, your duties and responsibilities will include: Attending and contributing to design meetings Liaising with clients, architects and external consultants Managing site audits and creating proactive risk assessments Ensuring sub-contractor compliance with client specifications Ensuring project completion in line with programme Value engineering/ resolving technical and design issuesRemuneration Our client is providing exceptional pay rates dependant on the individuals experience. What to do next: If you would like to know more about this position, please call Andy Ward on (phone number removed). Our...

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...

Construction Manager - Civils Specialist Contractor £4m FRC Package Freelance: Ongoing Rate: £350 per day Location: Leiston We are currently searching for a Construction Manager with experience delivering Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete packages for an Energy Centre. You will be required to take scheme from piling through to completion.   The Role: Managing the delivery of Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete (FRC) packages from pre-start through to structural completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements Overseeing all FRC activities, including formwork installation, reinforcement fixing, concrete pours, striking sequences and temporary works coordination Managing supervisors, engineers, labour and subcontractors, driving productivity, sequencing and quality across multiple work fronts Coordinating concrete supply, crane operations and pour schedules, ensuring continuous workflow and minimising programme...

We're looking for a freelance Sub Agent to join a major highways on the South Coast. You'll be working on a significant earthworks and drainage package, supporting the Agent and Project Manager. Duties include: * Preparation of risk assessments and method statements * Supporting the engineering team with short and long term programmes * Working alongside the commercial team to manage change and Early Warning Notices under NEC contracts * Design coordination and quality management * Supporting programme delivery to hit key milestones and deadlines * Maintaining high standards of health and safety on site It is essential you have an engineering background and experience of working on a large highways scheme. You'll need to hit the ground running

Freelance Site Manager (No.2 on Site)Location: Catterick Rate: £275 – £300 per day Start Date: May 2026 Project OverviewA large-scale infrastructure programme focused on the upgrade and modernisation of accommodation across a national estate, alongside the delivery of new-build supporting facilities. The scheme is being rolled out across multiple sites using a programmatic approach, with a strong emphasis on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), standardised design, and efficient delivery to drive quality, speed, and consistency. Role OverviewAs a Freelance Site Manager (No.2 on Site), you will support the Senior Site Manager / Project Lead in the day-to-day running of the Catterick site. You will play a key role in coordinating site operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role suited to someone looking to step up or further develop under strong leadership on a major scheme. Key...

Freelance Project Manager - D&B Commercial Fit Out Central London £1m Project | 3 Floors Programme through to September | Start Early June Experienced Project Manager required for a commercial fit out project comprising landlord and tenant works across three floors within an occupied building. One floor will be tenant fit out, with two floors of landlord works. The successful candidate must be capable of managing and splitting focus across multiple workstreams while maintaining programme, multiple client communication, and delivery standards. Requirements Strong commercial fit out experience Experience managing landlord and tenant works simultaneously Client facing and commercially aware Able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams Experience working alongside internal design teams and external professional teams Strong programme and subcontractor management skillsProject Details Start required: Early June Construction start: Late June

Freelance Project Manager – Civil Engineering (South West Water AMP8 Framework) Location: North Devon Sector: Water & Infrastructure (Dirty Water Assets) Rate: £425 – £485 per shift (CIS) Contract: Freelance | Ongoing (Long-Term Framework) Company: Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team on the South West Water AMP8 framework, delivering upgrades and refurbishment works to wastewater and dirty water assets across Devon and the wider South West region. This is an excellent long-term freelance opportunity for a driven and commercially aware Project Manager with a strong background in delivering civil engineering schemes within live operational environments. You’ll play a key role in leading multiple projects from pre-construction through to delivery and handover, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Think less...

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial aspects of a £50M Civils and utilities package on a major framework package in Kent. They will work within the commercial team, liaising with all project sections, and report to the Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. A flexible work approach is welcomed. This is an Immediate start freelance role for 6-12 months and paid PAYE UMBRELLA Hybrid working is available with 2 days per week from home. Previous Main Contractor Experience on civils framework highly desirable Essential experience in NEC 4 option E (option A / B subcontract packages also relevant) Experience in subcontract packages and direct labour management required. Responsibilities include: * Managing commercial personnel responsible for contract and subcontract administration, supply chain management, document control, cost control, commercial...

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...

Project Manager – Freelance Location: London & South East Rate: £360 per day + travel expenses Type: Freelance / Contract Start: Immediate The Opportunity Are you an experienced construction Project Manager with a strong background delivering retail, shop fit out and leisure projects? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion? If so, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently working with a well-established and rapidly growing fit out and refurbishment contractor delivering some of London and the South East’s most prominent retail and leisure schemes. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join the business immediately. Upcoming projects include several high-profile retail and leisure schemes, including a particularly major leisure development commencing at the end of June within one of London’s most iconic...

Construction Site Manager Location: Maidenhead Rate: £325 – £350 per day Contract Type: Freelance Duration: Until End of 2027 We are seeking an experienced and proactive Construction Site Manager to join a major commercial development in Maidenhead on a long-term freelance basis through to the end of 2027. The project is a landmark multi-storey commercial scheme delivering approximately 79,000 sq ft of premium Grade A office accommodation alongside ground-floor retail and high-quality public realm works. Designed with sustainability at its core, the development incorporates an advanced mass timber structural system and is targeting industry-leading environmental certifications including BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically complex, high-profile town centre development adjacent to major transport infrastructure, requiring strong leadership, programme management and coordination skills throughout all...

Project Manager If you're a Project Manager who knows their way around fit out projects and enjoys managing multiple schemes at once, this one's worth a look. You'll be overseeing a range of education projects across West London and Berkshire, with values ranging from £500k - £5m - giving you a varied workload and the chance to properly take ownership from pre-construction through to delivery. About the role of Project Manager This freelance role focuses on managing multiple smaller education fit out schemes across the West London and Berkshire region. The projects will range between £500k - £5m and will involve both traditional and D&B fit out works. You'll need to be comfortable operating across both pre-construction and delivery phases, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are planned properly and delivered smoothly. It's a role for someone organised, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple live...

External Site Manager I've been tasked to find an External Site Manager for a tier 1 main contractor on a freelance basis. It is to start ASAP and will finish in December 2027. The project is a based in South West London, it is a £50m new build school for the Department for Education (DFE). We will need you to look after packages such as substructure and superstructure; lifting, steel erection, precast planks install. You will be working alongside a Senior Project Manager to deliver the package. Requirements for External Site Manager SMSTS CSCS First Aid at Work Engineering experienceResponsibilities for the External Site Manager Attending and contributing in contractor prestart 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...

Project Manager – Industrial Build Project Location: Stoke on Trent Start Date: June 2026 Duration: Approx. 30 Weeks Contract / Freelance Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a new industrial build project based in Stoke-on-Trent, commencing in June 2026 for an anticipated duration of approximately 30 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional with a strong background in industrial or commercial builds to take ownership of a fast-paced project from site mobilisation through to completion. Key Responsibilities * Overall management and coordination of the project programme * Overseeing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers * Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget * Managing client relationships and project reporting * Coordinating with design and commercial teams * Monitoring quality control and compliance standards * Chairing site...

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...

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,...

Freelance Mechanical Site Manager – YASA Motors (Bicester) £350/day | 36 weeks | Fast-track | CAT B essential A freelance opportunity is available for a Mechanical Site Manager to join the delivery team on a fast-paced project at YASA Motors in Bicester. This is a £12m M&E package with a circa 36-week programme, and the contractor is scaling up with the full site team due to the speed and complexity of the works. The project sits under Overbury (Southern region). The Role You’ll take ownership of day-to-day mechanical delivery on site, ensuring works are executed safely, to programme, and to the required quality standard. This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who thrives in a high-tempo environment and can keep multiple work fronts moving. Responsibilities * Manage mechanical subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work areas * Drive programme and productivity on a fast-track schedule * Coordinate with M&E/CSA teams,...