474 design manager jobs found in Warrington

Position Design Manager Location Warrington Pay Rate £400-a-day to £450-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their fit out and refurbishment division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial projects you would be working on are large MOJ/custodial refurbishments with the values between £5-£15m. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and...

Position Design Manager Location North West Pay Rate £450-a-day to £480-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their fit out and refurbishment division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial projects you would be working on are large retail refits and refurbishment projects with the values between £5-£15m, experience working on refurbishment and retail projects previously is essential. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific...

Position Design Manager Location North West Pay Rate £400-a-day to £480-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their fit out and refurbishment division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial projects you would be working on are large refurbishments for emergency services facilities/hubs with the values between £5-£15m. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan,...

SAP Service Design Manager / Service Architect - S/4HANA, RISE Location: Hybrid with 2 days per week onsite in Sheffield Contract Length: 6+ months (will be extended) Rate: £600-£650 a day (Inside IR35) - potential for flexibility Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Service Design Manager / Service Architect with proven experience working on large scale SAP migrations from On-Prem to Cloud using SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP/SAP Cloud ERP? If so, apply now for this new contract. You'll be required to work on-site in Sheffield for 2 days per week. It is an urgent role with a start date ideally by mid-Feb. This role is joining a very large-scale transformation programme with an instantly recognisable household name. The Service Design & Transition Manager will need a real to have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a very pro-active approach to dealing with risks before they become problems. In addition to a strong Service Design and Service Transition...

Senior Business Design Manager Contract Until June 2026 Halifax/Leeds/Bristol (2 days onsite) Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for solving complex problems? Do you have a passion for shaping business design and driving impactful results? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a Senior Business Design Manager! About Us: At our organization, we believe in the power of innovative thinking and strategic design to elevate business performance. We're on a mission to refine our business operating model and create solutions that resonate with our stakeholders. We're looking for someone who shares this vision and is ready to make a difference! What You'll Do: As a Senior Business Design Manager, you will: Analyze and solve complex business challenges in a structured manner. Step back to see the big picture and identify strategic opportunities. Collaborate with various teams to enhance our business design framework. Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure...

Job Advertisement: Business Design Manager Location: Leeds, Bristol, or Halifax (2 days per week on-site) Daily Rate: £400 - £450 per day (umbrella) Contract Length: 21 weeks Overview: Are you ready to drive transformative change in the Financial Services sector? Our client is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Business Design Manager to join their dynamic team for a pivotal cross-bank transformation programme! If you're passionate about shaping business solutions and aligning strategic initiatives, this role is tailor-made for you. In this exciting position, you will play a key role in stitching together various change initiatives from multiple business areas, ensuring they align with the bank's vision and operating model. You'll collaborate closely with a talented group of Business Designers, Business Architects, and Change & Delivery professionals to design, challenge, and deliver end-to-end business solutions that truly make an impact! Key Responsibilities: Lead...

Freelance Design Manager – New Build College Projects (West London) Location: West London (site/project-based) Contract: Freelance / Contract (CIS/Ltd) Start: ASAP Rate: £300 - £375 per day (Dependent on Experience) My client is looking for a Freelance Design Manager to join a major new build college project in West London. The scheme’s design is already developed, and the project is currently at RIBA Stage 2. We need someone who can confidently take the lead on design meetings, driving coordination with consultants and internal project teams to ensure the design is delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with programme and budget. Job Purpose & Scope You will support the design process to develop and deliver a design that meets all contractual requirements, using cost-effective and buildable solutions. You’ll play a key role in coordination across design, procurement, and construction to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the client’s...

Position Design Manager Location London Pay Rate £450-a-day to £450-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their fit out and refurbishment division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial projects you would be working on are large MOJ/custodial refurbishments with the values between £5-£15m. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully...

Position Design Manager Location London Pay Rate £400-a-day to £450-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their New Build division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial project you would be working on is an office new build scheme with a value of £15m. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully understood by all parties *...

Position Design Manager Location London Pay Rate £400-a-day to £450-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their fit out and refurbishment division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial projects you would be working on are large education/school refurbishments with the values between £5-£15m. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and...

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 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...

Design Manager | Ultra-High-End Residential We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the technical delivery of a landmark ultra-high-end residential new build in Central London. Applicants must have previous experience in this sector as well as a good understanding of high end stone packages in order to be selected. Interviews will take place immediately with the view to start asap. Benefits: Attractive rates Long term freelance contract LTD company method of payment is authorised Hybrid workingResponsibilities: Directly manage and mentor a high-performing team of Design Coordinators, Designers, and Drafters. Lead the design process from RIBA Stage 4 through to completion, ensuring all technical packages are coordinated and clash-free. Take full ownership of the stone facade package, ensuring material selection, fixing details, and thermal performance meet the rigorous standards of luxury residential builds. Act as the primary bridge between the Lead Architect,...

Senior Design Manager – Leading Tier 1 main contractor – Major project - Surrey This leading Tier 1 contractor has a potentially long-term freelance opportunity for a minimum contract of 9months for a Senior Design Manager, on a major new build project in Surrey.    For this Senior Design Manager role,you will be involved from the start of the project, based initially in the regional office of this Tier 1 contractor. When the project commences on site, you will move to being 4 days with the site team and 1 day working remotely or the office. The project is a new build student accommodation project of circa £80m value which is associated with another new education building which is well underway. You will as a Senior Design Manager oversee the Design Management for the student accommodation project and have assistance of a Design Manager and document Controller. You will report to the Project Director and have regular progress meetings with the Regional Design Manager. This...

Design Manager – £22m Hospital project – Southampton - Freelance This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join an existing site team on a live project in Southampton. This is a long-term contract opportunity to work as Design Manager on a project that completes in summer 2026 and you will be required for the full duration. This role is deemed OUTSIDE of IR35. The project is a £22m extension of a hospital which will include new theatres and wards. Experience as a Design Manager on healthcare projects and NEC form of contract is essential. You will have also worked for other recognised Tier 1 main contractors and have knowledge of working within a busy, refurbishment and new build environment. If you have read the above and feel you are suitable for this Design Manager role in Southampton or would like further information on any other Design Manager or Senior Design Manager vacancies in Hampshire and the South, please contact Lee Kidd...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for T&D Design Manager (Substation) on a 6 Month Contract, based in Glasgow. Role Summary The Design Manager will provide delivery of our engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector.- Develop engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices, as required. * Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. * Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. - Responsible for...

Role: Electrical Design Engineer Location: Leeds (Hybrid working - but must be located commutable to Leeds) Pay: £45-£55 per hour - LTD Company/Outside IR35 (DOE) Duration: On-going minimum 12 months. Industry: Water/Wastewater Treatment (AMP8)   The business we are working with, a leading contractor covering the full range of MEICA services from design to installation and maintenance within the water industry are currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with water industry experience to complete their team in Yorkshire Water.   The successful Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to projects relating to the Yorkshire Water complex Wastewater non-infrastructure framework for AMP8.   Please note experience with UK water experience on any UK water authority is essential.   Candidates can expect to work on a variety of upgrade schemes, averaging the £2m mark and up to £20m. Schemes include chemical dosing, Sludge tanks, green recovery and...

Freelance Project Manager required to manage and run a £10m new build industrial/logistic unit along with associated offices, carparking and service areas, project will be a circa 40 week programme. As the principal lead and point of contact for the scheme you will be responsible for dealing with the stakeholders and managing their expectations, manage the site team consisting of site manager, design manager and commercial team aswell as all associated subcontract packages and all planning, programming and design coordination. Other responsibilities will also involve the chairing of client/subcontractor meetings and providing progress reports to senior management team Current/previous employment track record as a Project Manager delivering new build industrial/logistic unit schemes will be a mandatory requirement aswell as current CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates as without this no application will be considered Project is due to commence circa end February 2026

Electrical Design Engineer - Water / Wastewater Location: Remote with bi-weekly travel to Peterborough (2 days every 2 weeks) Contract: 12-month rolling contract (long-term programme - AMP8, 5+ years potential) Rate: Up to £530 per day (DOE) Expenses: Door-to-door mileage, reimbursable lodge + £25 per night allowance The Role We are recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to support a major AMP8 capital delivery programme within the water and wastewater sector. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability, flexibility and exposure to a £multi-billion investment programme. You will provide high-quality electrical engineering design and technical support across water and wastewater treatment projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners and design managers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery. Key Responsibilities Electrical Design & Technical Delivery Produce electrical design solutions for water and...

Design Coordinator - Interiors / Fit-Out Location: Central London - EC4 (hybrid) Duration: Initial 3-month assignment (strong potential to extend) Rate: £300 - £350/day (D.O.E.) The Opportunity We are working with a leading UK interiors and fit-out contractor to appoint an experienced Design Coordinator to support the management and delivery of design information across live Design & Build projects. This role would suit someone from an Architectural or Interior Design background who has moved into (or is looking to strengthen their experience in) design coordination within a main contractor or specialist fit-out subcontractor environment. You will play a key role in ensuring design information is coordinated, compliant, and issued in line with programme and construction stages. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Support and contribute to design review workshops with consultants and subcontractor design teams, ensuring clarity of technical...