133 design manager jobs found in Cambridge

Position Design Manager – Main Contractor Location London, NW1 Pay Rate £400 /day to £450 /day Contract 12-24 months (extendable) Are you a Design Manager with experience leading projects for a large contractor? Are you looking to work for an established, highly respected Tier 1 Main Contractor with great career opportunities? The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest tier 1 main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to play a key role in their fit out and refurbishment division. The initial projects you would be working on are School, College and University refurbishments. The Company This organisation is one of the largest construction and infrastructure groups globally. They have over 6,000 employees in the UK, with a turnover in the £billions. They are known for the quality of the design in their projects and are looking for a likeminded individual to join this successful team. The Candidate...

Position Assistant Design Manager – Main Contractor Location London, NW1 Pay Rate £300 /day to £350 /day Contract 12-24 months (extendable) Are you an Assistant Design Manager or a Design Coordinator with experience supporting projects for a large contractor? Are you looking to work for an established, highly respected Tier 1 Main Contractor with great career opportunities? The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest tier 1 main contractors. They are looking to recruit an Assistant Design Manager to play a key role in their fit out and refurbishment division. The initial projects you would be working on are magistrate court, prison and detention centre refurbishments. The Company This organisation is one of the largest construction and infrastructure groups globally. They have over 6,000 employees in the UK, with a turnover in the £billions. They are known for the quality of the design in their projects and are looking...

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...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre 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 client's 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 Electrical or HVAC...

My client is seeking an experienced Freelance Planner to support a prestigious £20m high‑end residential new‑build project in Surrey. The ideal candidate will be a current or former Project Manager with strong delivery experience who has transitioned into — or wishes to focus on — project planning. Working closely with the Project Director, Design Manager, Commercial team, and site staff, you will take ownership of developing, maintaining, and reporting on the construction programme across pre‑construction and delivery phases. The role will suit someone who understands luxury residential construction in detail and can translate real‑world site knowledge into accurate, buildable programmes. Key Responsibilities 1. Programme Development & Management Produce and maintain fully logic‑linked construction programmes (baseline and working versions) * Develop build sequences for key stages including Enabling works Double basement excavation & RC works Waterproofing systems Timber...

Electrical Construction Manager, Cambridge to £400 a day - temp 9 months+ - Main/Principal Contractor Are you an established Freelance Electrical Construction/Site Manager with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector? Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's tier one contractors? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £25M on a large government project in the Cambridge area. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. Experience of using an IPAD for reporting using Fieldview software would be advantageous. You will need to be eligible for security clearance or hold current SC clearance. As one of the UK's...

My client is a leading Main-contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package on an industrial unit. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit a  Project Manager for a role on a large construction project in  Newmarket. Supported by the Contracts Manager / Project Director, this is great opportunity to join a highly successful developing business in the UK with excellent opportunities for career advancement. Project details:  Location: Stradishall, Newmarket  Working Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm Project Description: £6m worth of work remaining on a £20m Groundworks package. Remaining scope to be completed over the next 60 weeks Scope includes Draiange, Services, Hard Landscaping and a small amount of RC Works Duties of the Role: Lead one or multiple project teams to ensure that contracts are completed on schedule, on budget and in compliance with the company and current health and safety legislation. Support the project surveyor in the management & control of contract costs & variations with regular reporting of cost projections & status to the Project...

Site Manager - Stansted Airport   Stansted Airport, Essex Contract / Permanent (TBC) Airside / Live Operational Environment   Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee aviation infrastructure and airfield works at Stansted Airport. The successful candidate will lead daily site operations within a live airport environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with operational requirements. This role requires strong experience in airport or other safety-critical infrastructure environments, with a clear understanding of aviation regulations and airside procedures.   Key Responsibilities Site Leadership & Coordination Lead and manage daily site operations for aviation infrastructure and airfield projects. Conduct daily briefings and toolbox talks to ensure teams understand planned activities and safety requirements. Coordinate site access, permits-to-work, and ensure compliance with airport operational procedures....

Project Manager - Airport Infrastructure   Stansted Airport, Essex, UK 12-Month Contract Full-Time | Airside Environment Competitive rates of pay   Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of airside and airport infrastructure works at Stansted Airport. This 12-month contract role will oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of projects within a live operational airport environment. The successful candidate will have strong experience delivering works within airport, airfield, or other safety-critical infrastructure environments and will be confident managing multidisciplinary teams under strict aviation and regulatory frameworks.   Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end project delivery of airside and aviation infrastructure works. Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors in a live operational environment. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within...

Electronics Design Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage Offering £58ph Inside IR35 Do you have strong experience in Electronic Design? Do you have experience throughout the product lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Electronics Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! You will be involved in: Developing cutting-edge electronic solutions Responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager Electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle Implement technical solutions will range across the Power and Analogue...

Configuration Engineer 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 As the Configuration Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Responsible for supporting the Configuration Manager of any given Project, including responsibility for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management Your skillset may include: Knowledge regarding principles of Configuration Management Communicate with stakeholders Promote the Configuration Management group with internal customers Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards High degree of IT literacy Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process Managing on behalf of project, the correct design...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.    Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.    Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of...

Site Manager - Planned Retrofit Works Full time, temporary (till end of May 2026) £25 - £30 per hour (40 hour week) Peterborough based with travel We are working with a leading Social Housing Contractor to recruit a proactive Site Manager to deliver an internal and external retrofit refurbishment project on Social Housing and decent homes works across the Peterborough area. This is a client facing role, you will be responsible for delivering external refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, through effective management of your site team of Assistant Site Managers and Customer Service Officers. You must have experience of delivering similar projects including external cladding with a reputable main contractor, delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times. We are looking for a hands on Site Manager, with a proven track record of driving sites through effective management and maintaining site...

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-driven Aftersales Parts Coordinator to join a busy Spares Department on a temporary/contract basis, based in Peterborough . This is a key role supporting customers worldwide with their spare parts requirements, ensuring quotations are accurate, pricing is correct, and customer service is delivered to a high standard. The successful candidate will also support continuous improvement of spare parts documentation and processes. Key Responsibilities * Producing accurate sales quotations based on Bills of Materials (BOMs) * Ensuring all quotations are correctly priced, fully documented, and issued promptly to customers * Following up directly with customers to convert open quotations into confirmed orders * Working closely with Service Technicians, the Spares Manager, and the Design Department to review and enhance spare parts lists * Identifying errors, gaps, and improvement opportunities in automated spare parts lists...

A leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings seek the solid appointment of a skilled M&E Project Engineer / Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineer from an M&E / Building Services M&E installation projects background to join their exciting planned growth and continued success. We are also interested in shortlisting those with a bias in either mechanical or electrical services. Those with any M&E installations experience in commercial and or industrial environments are of serious interest as a Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineer or similar. We are looking to make an immediate appointment and this is a genuinely exciting time to be a part of the final stage of this incredible project. Candidates highly sought after are those naturally from an M&E / Building Services background, ideally with direct working experience in the project delivery of mechanical...

Job Title Project Manager – Wastewater Construction Location Epping Rate £475 per day – Outside IR35 Headline Project Manager Required to Deliver Wastewater Construction Projects in Epping The Role / About You We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the UK water sector to support the delivery of wastewater construction schemes in the Epping area. This is a contract opportunity offering long-term potential on a live and regulated water framework. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of wastewater construction projects, from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. Working closely with site teams, designers, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. This role will suit a delivery-focused Project Manager who understands AMP frameworks and has a proven track record managing complex wastewater construction works. Key Responsibilities...