198 design manager jobs found in London

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...

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...

Design Manager Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments Are you a passionate Design Manager ready to take on a leading role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join our client's team and make a significant impact on the future of cities and environments, working on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical UK infrastructure projects, collaborating with a talented, multi-disciplinary team within the Water market. You'll help shape transformational programmes that deliver industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to construction-phase support. Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based) Type: Contract Rate: £68 per hour Your Role As a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include: ·Coordinating or managing a team of engineers to deliver technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary...

Design Manager – Major Rail Infrastructure Programme Location:Wembley Contract Role | Full-Time | Long-Term Programme An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major rail accessibility and enhancement programme across the UK rail network. This role will support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary rail and station improvement projects within a complex live infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process from early concept through to construction and project completion. Working closely with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will ensure all design deliverables are completed in line with programme requirements, industry standards, safety regulations, and client expectations. You will play a key role in overseeing multidisciplinary design coordination, ensuring designs are practical,...

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...

Design Manager – Tier 1 Contractor - ASAP start * Harlow, Essex * Long-Term Contract * Excellent Day Rate We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a Tier 1 main contractor on a school project based in Harlow. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a highly reputable contractor delivering a key education scheme. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery * Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams * Ensure all design information is compliant, on programme, and aligned with project requirements * Drive design solutions that support buildability, cost efficiency, and programme targets * Attend and lead design team meetings, reporting to senior project stakeholders Requirements: * Proven experience as a Design Manager working with Tier 1 or major contractors * Strong background on education or similar public sector projects...

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...

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...

Your new company My client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a long-term AMP8 water programme, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of clean water and wastewater capital schemes for a major regulated water utility in the South of England (client name kept confidential).You'll be part of a business that puts people at the heart of delivery, with a strong wellbeing focus and a culture built on being collaborative, Trusted and Focused. Your new role This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and manage engineering design delivery across assigned projects, acting as the focal point for design-related matters and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders.You will shape the full engineering lifecycle-from project definition and outline design through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover-driving technical excellence, assurance, innovation and...

Matchtech are working with a key client to support the recruitment of a Construction Design Manager to work on a contract basis within the railway industry. This role is a hybrid position with a requirement to be on client site in London 3 days a week. Job Summary The CDM Lead will serve as the principal point of accountability for health, safety and CDM-regulation compliance across the design, planning and pre-construction phases of the Euston Station project. The post holder will ensure that all CDM duty-holder obligations under CDM 2015 are fulfilled, that pre-construction information is compiled, risk management is embedded in design, and health & safety coordination is maintained throughout interfaces between design, engineering, and construction teams. Reporting to senior assurance/engineering management, the CDM Lead will work closely with clients, designers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to plan, manage and monitor health and safety from initial...

Our Client is a Top Tier Contractor whom are looking for a Design Co Coordinator/ Manager to help deliver the Design Management of a large framework of construction based housing refurbishments. The ideal candidate will already be working in a similar construction role and have Top Tier or Mid tier, consultancy or main contractor Project experience. As Design Manager you will have strong process driven experience, and take responsibility for: Managing the construction programming through the cycle of the build and be able to understand the construction sequence and techniques employed. Programme control and the co-ordination of trades and the ability to adapt this where required. Add cost and design input on the delivery process and end product Co-Coordinating all design and project consultants Managing and chairing meetings with client and stakeholders The role is long term and on going role. This role is umbrella only. Please apply here to be considered for the...

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...

Job title: Product Manager Contract: Six months (possibility of extension) Location: London, Paddington (Hybrid) Job description We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Associate Product Manager to support the delivery, enhancement, and ongoing optimisation of SAP solutions within our Retail domain. This role primarily focuses on SAP ECC Retail while providing hands-on support to the organisation's transition to SAP S/4HANA. You will work closely with senior product managers, business stakeholders, technical teams, and programme leads to ensure our SAP platforms continue to enable efficient retail operations today, while helping shape the roadmap for our next-generation S/4HANA landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their product career who is eager to develop deeper SAP Retail expertise and gain exposure to a major digital transformation programme. Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures Key Responsibilities SAP ECC Retail...

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

Role Title: HR Project Manager Duration: contract to run until 18/12/2026 Location: Hybrid (with travel to Woking and London as required) Rate: up to £598 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking an experienced HR contractor to lead and project manage a restructuring programme impacting up to 150 employees. This role will take full ownership of planning, governance, delivery, and execution of all HR-related aspects of the programme, ensuring legal compliance, operational effectiveness, and a strong focus on employee experience throughout. The successful candidate will operate at pace, managing complex stakeholder relationships while ensuring that all consultation, redeployment, and exit processes are conducted professionally, legally, and ethically. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of the restructuring programme across multiple practices and business lines Develop and manage the detailed project plan,...

Senior / Lead Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6-Month Contract (High potential for 1+ year extension or perm conversion) Day rate - £370 - £450 per day Inside IR35 The Role My Client is financial service is launching a new divisional data team to build a next-generation enterprise data platform. Reporting to the AVP of Data Engineering, you will define engineering best practices, build data-intensive pipelines, and bridge the gap between global business units and technical delivery. Key Responsibilities Build & Scale: Design, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and data warehouse architecture. Governance & Quality: Lead code/architecture reviews, enforce IT controls, and optimize system quality. Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and assistance to junior development staff. Collaboration: Partner with global stakeholders to translate business needs into technical outputs. Requirements & Tech Stack Core Technical Skills Databases:...

Project Manager - Tax Related Project 6 Month Contract - Initial London Remote Working Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Banking clients. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension. Role Requirements: Own and coordinate tax related project delivery across Fund Accounting Tax and Custody Tax workstreams, ensuring alignment to overall Project Intrepid timelines and milestones. Act as the central point of coordination between tax SMEs, operations teams, client...

Exciting opportunity to join a leading energy company specialising in the design and development of long-duration energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems. This role focuses on a cutting-edge project aimed at reducing renewable energy waste and delivering clean, reliable, and cost-efficient long-duration energy storage. The successful candidate will lead the governance, control and continuous improvement of project and asset information across its lifecycle. The role ensures information is accurate, compliant, traceable, secure and accessible through effective use of document control and common data environment (CDE) processes. The Role: Develop, implement, and maintain document control and information management plans, procedures, standards, and systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, company and project information standards, data protection requirements, and agreed information protocols. Manage the full information lifecycle,...

These are 12‑month secondments right at the heart of UK circular economy policy, working on end-of-life vehicles and tyre recycling within the Circular Economy Growth Plan Delivery Team. If you're keen to move from "doing" into shaping national policy - while still staying close to operational reality - one of these could be an excellent next step for you. Vehicle Recycling / End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Manager | c. £500-£550/day | Bristol / London / Newcastle / York (3 days on-site) In this ELV-focused contract, you'll act as client's subject matter expert on vehicle recycling systems, advising on dismantling, material recovery, and compliance mechanisms that genuinely work for industry. Sitting in the Circular Economy Growth Plan Delivery Team, you'll translate your operational knowledge into policy proposals, shaping reforms that support net zero and a more sustainable transport system. You'll engage directly with OEMs, dismantlers, recyclers and regulators, crafting...

Employee Relations Manager** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile The ER Manager will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Employee Relations matters, working closely with HR Business Partners and management to ensure that all ER cases, including potential cases, are managed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with applicable employment legislation. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing HR policies and procedures and for managing HR Operations activities closely aligned with Employee Relations, in line with the size and complexity of the Company's workforce. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary SME for all ER matters, providing timely, practical, and risk‑balanced advice to HR and management Lead and conduct ER investigations where required, including preparation of...