433 design manager jobs found in London

Design Manager – Hyperscale Data Centres (UK, Ireland & Europe) Location - London Rate: £550-=550 per day IR35 - Outside Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Design Manager to lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design services on a portfolio of hyperscale data centre projects across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex design teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design excellence, programme compliance, technical coordination, and alignment with client requirements. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical facilities within fast-paced and highly regulated environments. The Design Manager will act as the primary interface between clients, consultants, contractors, specialist suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure successful design delivery...

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...

We are looking for an Electrical Design Manager on a contract basis for a Central London based M&E Building Services Contractor. Office based position in Central London. To work on Electrical Design mainly on commercial office fitout and refurbishment. Potential opportunity to develop into a long term contract role

Location: Rainham Contract Type: 3 Month Contract Daily Rate: £400.00 per day Summary We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the Pre-Construction Lead and Senior Design Manager in delivering tender stage responsibilities and managing design coordination throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will review project information, including Employer's Requirements, Contractor's Proposals, and Design Team appointments, to ensure all parties understand their contractual obligations. Key duties include agreeing specialist subcontractor procurement strategies with the site team, producing and monitoring the Project Stage Design Programme and associated deliverables, and managing the Common Data Environment (CDE) including file structures, workflows, and security rights. The role involves chairing design coordination workshops, producing project-specific Design Management Plans (DMP) and BIM Execution Plans (BEP), and ensuring compliance with these...

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...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airfield Systems) to join a major UK airport, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound capital investment programme focused on enhancing critical airport infrastructure and operational efficiency. This role sits within a dynamic construction and project delivery environment and will play a pivotal role in leading the design of large-scale, strategically important airfield systems projects (typically £100m-£150m+). The Role As the Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager, you will lead design management activities from project inception through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational requirements. You'll manage a small team of Design Management professionals and act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external design consultants and contractors. Key...

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...

Design Manager – New Build residential – Reading, Berkshire This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join the company to work on a contract basis for a minimum period of 6mths.  The project is a new build residential development in Reading which will have a mix of houses and flats and will run for over 5yrs over various phases of building. Your working week will be working on site, the office in Berkshire and they offer a day working remotely. Key Responsibilities as Design Manager; Manage and coordinate all aspects of design across pre-construction and construction stages. Lead design workshops and progress meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams. Review and manage design information for buildability, compliance, and value. Drive collaboration between design and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution. Support bid and tender submissions with design-related input and value engineering solutions. Monitor...

Technical Design/Risk Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid Working – 2-3 days per week in office) Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Technical Design/Risk Manager to join CMDP+, the strategic joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, delivering Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Programme. CMDP+ has secured a significant seven-year framework agreement to deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing technical leadership and governance across a major capital delivery programme. The Role As Technical Risk Manager, you will be responsible for providing programme-level technical assurance from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detailed design, and construction support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical solutions are safe,...

Technical Design/Risk Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid Working – 2-3 days per week in office) Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Technical Design/Risk Manager to join CMDP+, the strategic joint venture between Costain and MWH Treatment, delivering Southern Water's AMP8 Capital Programme. CMDP+ has secured a significant seven-year framework agreement to deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region, including treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing technical leadership and governance across a major capital delivery programme. The Role As Technical Risk Manager, you will be responsible for providing programme-level technical assurance from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detailed design, and construction support. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure technical solutions are safe,...

Design Manager – Water & Wastewater Location: Southern Water Region Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Water Infrastructure / AMP8 CMDP+ has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. This award continues the successful joint venture partnership between Costain and MWH Treatment. The framework has been awarded for an initial seven-year term, with the option to extend for up to a further five years. Between 2025–2030, CMDP+ will deliver critical investment across Water and Wastewater infrastructure throughout the region, including upgrades to Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, and Reservoirs. We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team and support the successful delivery of this major programme. The Role Design Managers are project-based and work as part of integrated project teams to deliver the design and engineering aspects of major infrastructure...

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...

Project Design Manager - Contract Role 📍 Location: Harwell (Hybrid) 📅 Start Date: ASAP 📆 Contract Length: Initial 3 months (with potential extension) 💰 Rate: £400per day The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Project Design Manager to support a project in Harwell. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering complex laboratory and clean room environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process across the project life-cycle Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved Act as a key interface between stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication Manage design risk, compliance, and build-ability considerations Provide client-facing support, maintaining strong professional relationships Experience & Requirements Strong background in architecture or design management preferred Proven experience working on clean room and/or laboratory builds (essential) Valid SMSTS and...

Design Manager – Water & Wastewater Location: Southern Water Region Contract Type: Contract Sector: Water Infrastructure / AMP8 CMDP+ has secured a new AMP8 Capital Programme Strategic Delivery Partner Framework Agreement with Southern Water for Water and Wastewater delivery. This award continues the successful joint venture partnership between Costain and MWH Treatment. The framework has been awarded for an initial seven-year term, with the option to extend for up to a further five years. Between 2025–2030, CMDP+ will deliver critical investment across Water and Wastewater infrastructure throughout the region, including upgrades to Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, and Reservoirs. We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team and support the successful delivery of this major programme. The Role Design Managers are project-based and work as part of integrated project teams to deliver the design and engineering aspects of major infrastructure...

We are looking for a Design Manager to work for a major civil engineering company based in Swindon on a freelance basis on one of their tender projects. This is an urgent requirement with the works due to go on till January 2027. The role will be managing several design disciplines of one of their cub-consultants who are providing value engineering, design verification, design production and design assurance services. You'll be interfacing with the clients technical team and OEM contractor. It is essential you hold a relevant engineering degree. Chartership would also be desirable. Top day rate on offer and long term work available! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work, get in touch

M&E Design Manager - Mechanical & Electrical Location: Birmingham (Site & Home-Based) Contract: 12 Months (Outside IR35) Highly Competitive Day Rate Are you an experienced M&E Design Manager with a strong technical background in managing a team of mechanical and electrical engineers? Are you confident overseeing complex M&E design packages on large-scale construction or utilities projects? We are recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Design Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Birmingham, managing a team delivering new water infrastructure projects. This role is key to ensuring the design and technical integration of M&E systems align with the client's requirements, industry standards, and delivery programme. This is a 12-month contract, offering a highly competitive day rate. Reporting directly to the Programme Director, you'll work closely with design consultants, contractors, and internal teams to manage the full lifecycle...

Are you a design Manager with experience working on Network Rail scehemes?   Have you previously worked on listed buildings or heretage projects?   Location: Bristol, 3 days in office Rate: £350-£450 per day (inside Duration: 1 year with extenions   My client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the development and delivery of rail infrastructure projects through the pre-construction phase.   This role requires strong experience within the Network Rail environment and previous involvement in projects involving listed buildings or heritage assets.   You will:   ·Coordinate design teams, stakeholders and delivery functions. ·Develop survey and site investigation strategies. ·Support governance, assurance and approval processes. ·Manage project risks, opportunities and change control. ·Contribute to cost planning and commercial management.   You must have:   ·Proven experience delivering rail projects through design and construction phases....

Are you looking for a role where you can shape design delivery, grow team capability, and influence how water industry projects are engineered from concept through to delivery? Have you managed and led multi-disciplinary design teams delivering complex projects within a regulated environment, ensuring quality, safety, and programmed compliance? Do you have strong hands on experience leading the design process on water or similar regulated infrastructure projects, with accountability for design outputs and team performance? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting on a permanent basis, offering £60,000–£80,000 per year plus package, with hybrid working options available depending on experience and arrangements. This role has been created in response to continued growth within a multi-disciplinary engineering design environment delivering regulated infrastructure projects. With an expanding workload in the water...

Freelance Design Manager (Enabling Works & Surveys) Rate: Competitive Day Rate - Inside of IR35 Duration: Long-term Location: Hybrid (3 days WFH / 2 days Liverpool office & site) Looking for a solid, long-term freelance contract on a massive civils scheme where you actually have a say in how things are run? This is it. My client is gearing up for the critical Enabling Works phase of a landmark infrastructure project in the North. We need a heavy-hitting freelance Design Manager to grab the reins and get the site ready for the main construction phase. You'll be working directly as the right-hand to the project's Technical Lead, meaning you're right in the thick of the decision-making, not just pushing paper in a corner. Roles & Responsibilities: This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you'll own the foundational stage of the project. Your main focus areas will be: Enabling Works Design: Managing the design for all the critical prep work-think utility...