416 design manager jobs found in London

Opportunity for an Assistant Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator to join a leading Tier 1 interiors contractor on a high-profile central London refurbishment project. This is a 5-month freelance role (with potential to extend or transition into a permanent position) starting in early May. You will be supporting the Senior Design Manager on a complex refurbishment of a heritage building, being transformed into a unique mixed-use scheme. The project involves a combination of high-quality office space alongside a cultural element, requiring careful coordination, stakeholder management, and a strong design focus throughout. This is a site-based role in the Central London area, offering exposure to a technically challenging and design-led scheme. Key Responsibilities: * Supporting the management of the design process through RIBA Stages 3 & 4 * Working closely with the Senior Design Manager to drive design coordination on site * Attending and contributing to...

Data Centre Design Manager Inside IR35 | Long-term Contract 50% Remote | 50% European/US Travel (Expensed) IT Services Provider We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Design Manager to join a major IT Services provider in a lead, design-assurance role supporting large-scale European data centre programmes. This is not a pure build role. You'll act as a technical authority, reviewing designs, shaping delivery plans, and overseeing implementation across complex, enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Review and approve data centre designs (new build and expansion) Act as lead technical engineer / design authority Develop high-level delivery and implementation plans Provide technical governance throughout the project lifecycle Oversee implementation and resolve design or delivery risks Engage with internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders Support design sign-off and senior technical discussions Required Experience: Strong experience delivering large-scale...

Design Manager - Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction Location: Old Oak Common/North Acton Contract Type: Contract Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.  This Design Manager (Shafts & Headhouses DU) will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within TSDU and the wider project...

Experienced Design Manager within major Fitout, Engineering, Construction Job location: London This Design Manager (Shafts & Headhouses DU) will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines. Be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within TSDU and the wider project as required in order to progress and finalise the design. This will also include various 3rdparty suppliers/designers. Candidates for the role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects. Your previous/background experience will likely have been within Design and Engineering Project Management....

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...

Senior Landscape Design Manager London / Hybrid £71122 - £83,672 + Benefits We are recruiting a Senior Landscape Design Manager to join the delivery team for one of Europe’s largest infrastructure programmes. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a once-in-a-lifetime project, offering exceptional career development and long-term growth opportunities. This role will suit an experienced professional with a strong background in overseeing the delivery of landscape works and working on large-scale infrastructure projects. The Role Act as the Lead Landscape Design SME, setting strategic objectives and assuring design quality across multiple contracts Provide specialist technical leadership, guidance, and verification to ensure compliant, value-for-money landscape design solutions Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, IPTs, CAMs, NEC Supervisors, Environment and Planning teams, and site staff to meet programme milestones Oversee the delivery and on-site...

Senior MEP Design Manager (Freelance) – Mechanical Focus. London EC1. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior MEP Design Manager (Mechanical bias) to join a major Tier 1 main contractor on a flagship £110m development in Central London. Based near Liverpool Street, this role will see you take full ownership of the mechanical design package, driving performance, coordination, and delivery across a complex, multi-phase scheme. The Project This high-profile project comprises two core elements: Cat A refurbishment & fit-out of 13 existing floors (approx. 7,000 sqft per floor) New build extension – a 3–4 storey structure delivered on the existing front plaza Running through to mid-2027, the programme presents a technically challenging environment with significant emphasis on MEP coordination, sequencing, and integration within both refurbishment and new build contexts. The Role This is a senior leadership position within the design team, specifically focused on...

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in tunnell fit-out? Do have experience working on major infrastructure schemes? Rate: £550-£650 - Inside Ir35 Location: Old Oak Common / North Acton Contract: 12 Months - Hybrid Working        We're looking for a Design Manager (Tunnels & Shafts Delivery Unit - TSDU) to lead and coordinate Stage 5 design delivery for a major infrastructure programme. You'll manage multi-disciplinary design activities, ensuring technical assurance, programme delivery, and integration between design, engineering, and construction teams. Essential Requirements: ·Degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline. ·Proven experience managing design on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects. ·Strong understanding of shaft and headhouse construction and fit-out. ·Familiarity with NEC contracts, BIM, and digital engineering. ·Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. ·Good...

Design Manager – Healthcare project – Kent This very successful, leading main contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join an existing healthcare project in Kent. Your contract will start immediately and will be for a minimum period of 9 months working freelance on an Umbrella CIS basis. The project you will be stepping into as Design Manager is under-way and consists of a variety of refurbishments, fitouts and upgrades. These include ward upgrades, FM and other hospital facilities. You will as Design Manager have experience of main contracting projects and may have experience in both refurb and new builds. It is not essential to have hospital experience, however it would be a benefit. For this Design Manager position you will have at least 7yrs working directly for a main contractor in the role of Design Manager. Your background and training may be Architectural or construction however, you must have been employed by a recognised Tier 1 or 2 contractor....

Freelance Design Manager – High-End Resi | Virginia Water, Surrey | Immediate   A well-established contractor with a growing pipeline of high-end residential schemes is looking to appoint a Freelance Design Manager for a £20m one-off new build in Virginia Water.   This is a site-based role, working alongside the PM and commercial team, focused on driving design through delivery on a technically detailed scheme.   The Role Managing design from pre-con through to delivery • Coordination of consultants, subcontractors & stakeholders • Driving buildability, programme and technical resolution • Working closely with PM and commercial team • Managing RFIs, design changes and technical queries  What they’re looking for Experienced Design Manager — not a step-up role • Strong new build experience (high-end resi ideal) • Comfortable running a scheme independently • Strong coordination and technical delivery skills • Able to hit the ground running immediately  The Offer...

I'm currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions. Key aspects of the role include: Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities Contributing to...

Design Manager * Location: Reading * Project Type: MOD Framework – New Build & Refurbishment * Rate: Up to £350 per day DOE We are working with a leading Main Contractor delivering a long-term MOD framework in Reading, offering a secure pipeline of work for a minimum of 3 years, with potential for further extension. The project comprises a combination of new build and refurbishment schemes, forming part of a wider defence infrastructure programme. The new build elements will include a variety of structures such as office buildings, training facilities, storage units, and ancillary buildings, constructed using a mix of steel frame and reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction methods. Refurbishment works will involve upgrades to existing MOD facilities, including internal reconfigurations, M&E enhancements, and fabric repairs within live operational environments. Security Clearance Required Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to undergo...

Due to the award of a major Hydro Electric scheme in Scotland, our client a world renowned Main Contractor are seeking the services of a Design manager to support the works which include Earthworks, Roads and Tunnelling. Managing the design and engineering activities duties will include: 1. Completion of design on time and within budget including successful completion of design reviews, stage gates, construction reviews and hazard/risk reduction procedures. 2. To provide technical support on the project. 3. To ensure health, safety, welfare, environment, quality are considered as a core function of design at all stages, decisions and outcomes clearly communicated to construction and operation teams To be considered for this, you will have a Degree in Civil Engineering and ideally be MICE. You will also have solid Design management experience gained on major Infrastructure projects in the UK. In return, a top day rate is on offer which is Outside IR35 and comes with an...

Freelance Design Manager   Our client is an established Main Contractor who have been in business for circa 20 years   They specialise in delivering retail space for clients, from standard new builds to the more complex Cut & Carve of existing building.   To date they have always had their Contracts Managers liaise and raise RFI's with the consultants appointed and novated by the client.  However, they have decided that they would like to hire a freelance Design Coordinator / Manager to assist for a minimum of a years work, based mainly out of their Birmingham office with some flexibility on WFH.   The role will be to interrogate the consultants' drawings and information, raising RFI's, proactively chasing them up, coming up with proposals that can be offered as solutions, as long as the consultants sign off on them.   The successful candidate must have previous experience as a Design coordination or worked in an Architectural practice.  Possess good interpersonal...

My client is a regional main contractor specialising in multi-million new build projects across the health and education sectors. They are currently seeking a freelance Design Manager for a new build £22m commercial scheme near to Nottingham. The successful design manager will have 5 years main contractor experience and project experience up to £20m in value. 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 issuesTo apply for this role, please complete the fields below

I'm currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions. Key aspects of the role include: Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities Contributing to...

Position: Freelance Design Manager, Exeter (hybrid) Rate: circa £300-£350 a day Duration: 6 months Role: Freelance Design Manager required for a regional main contractor based in Exeter. To oversee pre-construction, design management of two tenders circa £3m in value. As well as provide Design Management to a live £2m new build eco project. As Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the design process from pre‑construction through to project completion. You will ensure that design information is delivered on time, meets the project brief, and complies with relevant regulations and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage the design development process on multiple projects, from tender stage through to site delivery. * Coordinate with architects, consultants, structural engineers, and subcontractors to produce fully coordinated working drawings. * Lead design meetings and workshops, ensuring clear communication across all...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor | High-End Residential | Mayfair & Virginia Water | Immediate   A well-established contractor with a growing pipeline of high-end residential schemes is looking to appoint 2x Freelance Quantity Surveyors across two live projects.   Both roles are site-based and require individuals who can come in and hit the ground running.   Projects Mayfair • High-end townhouse projects • Currently at 1st fix stage • Established site team (c.15 on site) • Working alongside other Surveyors   Virginia Water • £20m one-off new build residential scheme • Standalone project • Working closely with PM and Design Manager   The Role Full commercial management across live projects • Procurement and management of subcontractor packages • CVRs, cost reporting, and forecasting • Variations and change control • Taking packages through to final account • Working closely with site and delivery teams  What they’re looking for Proven QS with strong project delivery...

Mechanical Design Lead / Senior MEP Design Manager Mechanical Design Lead / Senior MEP Design Manager (Freelance). London EC1. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior MEP Design Manager (Mechanical bias) to join a major Tier 1 main contractor on a flagship £110m development in Central London. Based near Liverpool Street, this role will see you take full ownership of the mechanical design package, driving performance, coordination, and delivery across a complex, multi-phase scheme. The Project This high-profile project comprises two core elements: Cat A refurbishment & fit-out of 13 existing floors (approx. 7,000 sqft per floor) New build extension – a 3–4 storey structure delivered on the existing front plaza Running through to mid-2027, the programme presents a technically challenging environment with significant emphasis on MEP coordination, sequencing, and integration within both refurbishment and new build contexts. The Role This is a senior leadership...

Project Overview We are seeking a Design Coordinator to support a major £85m refurbishment of a listed building in Central London, transforming it into a high-quality office and museum space. This role will be key during the final stages of RIBA Stage 3 and the transition into RIBA Stage 4. Role Overview The Design Coordinator will support the Senior Design Manager in managing and coordinating the design process, ensuring design information is effectively developed, reviewed, and delivered in line with programme requirements. This is a site-based role requiring close collaboration with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Assist in the coordination of design activities during the completion of RIBA Stage 3 and into Stage 4 * Manage and track design deliverables to ensure timely issue of information * Support the review of design drawings, specifications, and technical submissions * Coordinate between consultants, ensuring design...