204 design manager jobs found in London

Design Manager required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Major Tunnels Programme. Contract initially up to end of Oct 2026 - Inside IR35 Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements Skillset: Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction. Role Brief: This Design Manager 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. 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. You will have a good knowledge of construction techniques and processes across shafts and head house structures, above and below ground with a focus on shaft fit-out...

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...

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...

Design Manager - Central London - £400 a day+ We are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join a leading main contractor based in Central London. They are currently searching for a freelance Design Manager for a DFE education project in London. The scheme is currently still in pre construction and consists of a new build steel frame school valued at circa £50m+. Reporting directly to the Head of Design and Operations Manager, potential candidates are welcomed from either a construction, consultancy or architectural background. The Design Manager will have experience of working both on site and in the head office. The project is due for completion in 2028, the successful candidate will be expected to be office based for at least the first 3 months working on the PCSA before heading out to site for delivery. Applicants must have experience of working on projects of at least £5m with leading Main Contractors, Developers, Architectural Practices or Consultancies with...

Design Manager - New Build Residential - Hertfordshire - Freelance An established and highly regarded main contractor has an immediate requirement for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the team on a 6-9 month freelance contract for a new residential development. The role will be split between the contractor's office in Hertfordshire and the project site. The project is a major £50m town residential development, consisting of multi-storey RC frame apartment blocks, with the successful candidate initially based in the office supporting the pre-construction and design coordination phase. As a leading contractor, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong track record of delivering large-scale projects, ideally within a Tier 1 main contracting environment. You will be well organised, comfortable working with large project teams, and able to provide immediate technical and coordination support to the wider team. Requirements: Proven experience as a...

Design Manager/ Senior Design Manager - Freelance - Tier 1 contractor This leading Tier 1, national contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to work on a 6-9-month freelance contract initially to support their current live projects. For this Design Manager role, you will have the opportunity to join a busy contractor. With numerous projects due to start and on site this thriving Tier 1 business has opportunities to work within DfE framework, hospitals, met police and residential projects. This freelance contract will be on a live project of circa £40m-£50m in value so Design Managers with experience of following a project through design to site and completion. Tier 1 contractor experience is not essential however, you will have worked as a Design Manager involved on a project of similar value or larger. A UK construction qualification is required for this role and at least 10yrs working as a Design Manager for main contractors on...

Design Manager OR Senior Design Manager (experience dependant) Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor Start Date: ASAP (with an understanding of notice periods) Contract Length: On-going - Permanent role Location: Welwyn Garden City About the Role The Shore Group are working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are seeking a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager - depending on experience and current level of seniority - to join their reputable company. This is a permanent position, with the client looking to bring the successful candidate on board as soon as you are available. You will join a division delivering projects across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, and Leisure sectors, covering a range of project values. As such, experience in some or all of these areas is essential. Projects will be based across London and Hertfordshire. Requirements: * Experience working for Tier 1 Main Contractors * Experience overseeing multi‑million‑pound Education, Healthcare,...

Design Manager/ Senior Design Manager – Freelance – Tier 1 contractor This leading Tier 1, national contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to work on a 6–9-month freelance contract initially to support their current live projects. For this Design Manager role, you will have the opportunity to join a busy contractor. With numerous projects due to start and on site this thriving Tier 1 business has opportunities to work within DfE framework, hospitals, met police and residential projects. This freelance contract will be on a live project of circa £40m-£50m in value so Design Managers with experience of following a project through design to site and completion. Tier 1 contractor experience is not essential however, you will have worked as a Design Manager involved on a project of similar value or larger. A UK construction qualification is required for this role and at least 10yrs working as a Design Manager for main contractors on...

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy for an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager to join a long-term programme at a major UK Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established design professional with strong airfields experience-particularly in runway and pavement design-to play a central role in a complex and high-profile aviation environment. This is a long term contract with a hybrid option and has been deemed inside IR35. The Role As Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and assuring multidisciplinary design activities across a range of airfield and civil engineering projects. You will interface closely with internal design teams, contractors, airport stakeholders, and project leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant design delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage design development for airfield infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons,...

Senior Design Manager – New Build Residential – Hertfordshire - FREELANCE This established and well-respected main contractor has an immediate requirement for a Senior Design Manager to work on a 6–9-month contract for a new project in Bedfordshire. This Senior Design Manager role will be split between the contractor’s office in Hertfordshire and the project in Bedfordshire. The project is a major Residential new build consisting of multi-storey RC frame blocks in a town centre. The value of the project is in the region of £80m and commences within the next 8 weeks on site. For the initial period you will be based in the office working pre-construction. As a leading contractor their requirement is for an experienced Senior Design Manager who can bring a depth of experience of building large projects as well as Tier 1 contracting experience. You will be well organised and used to working with large project teams and offer knowledge to the team and add immediate support. You will...

Senior Design Manager - Cambridge - Immediate Start We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join a leading main contractor who work across a wide range of sectors. They are currently searching for a Senior Design Manager for a flagship commercial project in Cambridge. The scheme has been on site for 12 months and consists of a new build RC frame office valued at £50m+. Reporting directly to a site based Project Director and Lead Design Manager, potential candidates are welcomed from either a construction, consultancy or architectural background. The Senior Design Manager will have experience of working both on site and in the head office. With the project due for completion in 2028, the successful candidate will be expected to be site based for roughly 12 Months or for the remainder of the scheme. Applicants must have experience of working on projects of at least £10m with leading Main Contractors, Developers, Architectural Practices or Consultancies with...

Our Client is a Top Tier Contractor whom are looking for Pre Construction Manager/Design Manager/Project Manager to help deliver the a large framework of construction based refurbishments in the Health and Government Sector. Projects typically range in size from £1million to £15million. There is over 10 years of work already secured on this project. 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 Pre Construction Manager/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...

Data Design Lead SAP Global Transformation Luton - Hybrid - outside IR35 - £650 per day As the S/4HANA Data Design Lead for the EPO Data Competency Centre, you will orchestrate the seamless design and deployment activities across a subset of the data design area to ensure an integrated, predictable and transparent delivery. You will work with a dynamic global team of S/4HANA Data Design Leads and Data Design Experts managing the delivery interrelation with a wide set of programme and BAU stakeholders, including Enterprise Process Owner teams, extended Data teams, Deployment colleagues, technical teams, as well as BAU SMEs. You will bring structure, clarity, and programme leadership to complex delivery cycles, by not only establishing and executing robust project management concepts but also steering the data design functions responsible for it by acting as a sparring partner and providing SME experience and good practice direction to the team. This role is your chance to...

Head of Loyalty Strategy and Proposition - Strategy Consultant Head of Loyalty Strategy and Proposition - Strategy Consultant The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 12 months (starting 1st June 2026). The pay rate on offer is £1000 - £1250 per day (via Umbrella agency) - open to discussion. Role Summary The Head of Loyalty Strategy & Proposition is responsible for defining, evolving, and leading the strategic direction of the loyalty programme. This role owns the multi-year roadmap, customer value proposition and strategic decision frameworks that ensure our programme remains market leading, differentiated, and commercially effective. They lead the development of the core loyalty proposition across rewards, personalisation, digital experience, clubs, partnerships, and omnichannel journeys - grounded in deep customer insight, competitive benchmarking, behavioural data, and commercial rigour. The role shapes and...

Loyalty Proposition Manager - Strategy Consultant Loyalty Proposition Manager - Strategy Consultant The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 12 months (starting 1st June 2026). The pay rate on offer is £750 - £900 per day (via Umbrella agency) - open to discussion. Role Summary As Loyalty Proposition Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving our market-leading loyalty programme. You'll lead the development of future propositions - from defining the problem or concept through to delivery - working closely with teams across commercial, marketing, insights, product, and operations. Your responsibilities include monitoring industry and customer trends, managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful delivery of new propositions and supporting the ongoing evolution of our loyalty strategy and roadmap. This role directly influences how customers are rewarded, recognised, and retained. You'll...

Payroll Oracle Implementation Manager Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 Contract: 6-Month Secondment Location: Remote with ad hoc to London We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Payroll Oracle Implementation Manager on a fixed-term basis. This is a project-focused role responsible for supporting the implementation of an Oracle Cloud payroll solution as part of a wider HR and Payroll transformation programme. Working alongside internal teams, implementation partners and stakeholders, the successful candidate will help deliver the end-to-end implementation of the payroll system and ensure the solution meets operational and statutory requirements. The role sits within a wider programme team and will report into the Payroll Strategic Director. Occasional travel to London will be required for meetings, with expenses covered. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the end-to-end implementation of the Oracle Cloud payroll solution Participating in discovery and design...

Azure Digital Workplace Engineer Location: On‑site in London, Gloucestershire or Manchester Contract: 12 Months About the Role Guidant Global is supporting our client in hiring an experienced Azure End User Compute (EUC) Engineer to join their Remote Compute engineering squad. You will help design, innovate, support, and transform the organisation's remote desktop, cloud and SaaS services. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong Azure VDI, Intune, and scripting experience, combined with a collaborative mindset and a passion for service improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and manage secure Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments Maintain Azure services that support the wider EUC ecosystem Respond to 2nd and 3rd line incidents and service requests Evaluate new features, enhancements and security improvements Work closely with other teams across the cloud ecosystem Maintain accurate technical documentation Support colleagues with diagnostics and...

Senior Site Manager Location: Queen Victoria Street, London (near Blackfriars Station) Rate: Up to £300 per day Start Date: ASAP End Date: 29 September 2026 Role Overview An experienced Senior Site Manager is required to oversee the installation of façade systems on a London project. The role involves managing the day-to-day site operations for the installation of external building envelope systems, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of façade systems and experience coordinating installation teams on active construction sites. Key Responsibilities * Manage day-to-day site activities relating to façade and cladding installation. * Supervise installation teams and specialist subcontractors. * Coordinate works with the Principal Contractor and other trades on site. * Ensure installation works are carried out in accordance with...

Role: Brickwork Foreman Location: London Day Rate: £250 - £260 Per Day  Sector: Brickwork Masonry - Bespoke Residential & Commercial Projects Requirements: SSSTS/SMSTS CSCS Card Driving License/Own Means of Drawing Own Tools References/Photos of Previous Work Experience in Lime Mortar (Preferred) Experience in all Pointing Styles (Preferred) Experience in all Brickwork Bonds (Preferred)    About The Role:    The role will involve leading our site teams to deliver a variety of new build projects across all industry sectors involving high-specification brickwork and stonework. On offer is a competitive day rate based on your experience, continuous long-term work and career progression within a growing company.    You will work alongside our clients management team throughout our clients projects, where you will be responsible for the following: Complying with the latest Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. Managing and supervising all members of our site...