190 design manager jobs found in London

Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects Location: Offices in & around London with regular site visits to Suffolk Rate: Up to £550 per day CIS Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This role will involve leading and coordinating permanent works design activities, managing design interfaces, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and construction teams to ensure efficient and compliant design solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage permanent works design activities across infrastructure projects Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subcontracted designers Manage design assurance, technical approvals, and change control processes Ensure designs comply with relevant standards,...

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,...

Our Client is a Top Tier Contractor whom are looking for a Design 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 role RG Setsquare...

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 / 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...

Freelance Design Manager - Water Infrastructure Projects Rate: £500 per day (CIS) Location: Falmer (East Sussex), Chatham (Kent), or Chichester (West Sussex) Working Arrangement: Hybrid - site visits, office collaboration, and home working Core Hours: 10:00am - 3:00pm The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced freelance Design Manager to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South East. Working alongside Project Managers and Project Directors, you will take ownership of engineering design coordination, ensuring design partners deliver compliant, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions in line with programme requirements. This is a long-term opportunity within a busy capital delivery environment, ideal for professionals with experience in regulated utilities or infrastructure sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate engineering design delivery across multiple projects Manage design assurance processes for...

Our client, a leading consultancy firm in the water sector, is currently seeking a skilled Civil Design Manager for a contract position based in Falmer. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing civil design elements of water sector projects, ensuring quality and efficiency Leading a team of designers and engineers to deliver non-infrastructure and mixed bag AMP8 workloads Providing expert guidance and direction on all aspects of civil design Collaborating with Southern Water and CMDP through secondments to ensure successful project delivery Coordinating with various stakeholders to align project goals and timelines Managing project deliverables to comply with IR35 regulations Ensuring all designs adhere to industry standards and regulations Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the design team Job Requirements: Experience in civil design management within the water sector Strong leadership and team management skills Proficiency in using civil design software 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...

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...

Trade Finance Business Analyst / Customer Journey Manager – Banking Transformation Contract | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | London or Edinburgh We are hiring an experienced Trade Finance Business Analyst / Customer Journey Manager to support a major banking transformation programme focused on customer journey mapping, API-led digitisation and Trade Finance modernisation. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience across Documentary Trade, Supply Chain Finance (SCF), Receivables Finance and end-to-end client journey transformation within banking or financial services environments. Key Responsibilities: • Map and optimise end-to-end customer journeys across Trade Finance products • Work closely with business, product, architecture and engineering teams • Support API-led transformation and digital Trade Finance initiatives • Define as-is and to-be processes and service design frameworks • Translate business requirements into technical and functional solutions • Support...

Job title: Business Analyst - Strategic Remote Access Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (hybrid) Job description We are seeking a highly capable and detail driven Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme spanning corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation of all currently undocumented business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT, and remote access capabilities across a large scale FMCG / supermarket organisation. This role will work closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that all functional and non functional requirements are captured, validated, prioritised, and translated into actionable deliverables. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in shaping...

Senior Tax Project Manager Needed! I am currently supporting an investment banking client of mine who are looking to bring on a Senior Project Manager for a 6 month rolling contract to support their Fund Accounting Tax and Custody Tax workstreams. My client has a hybrid working policy with their office base in London. This role will be sitting inside IR35 via an umbrella. Your responsibilities will include: * Act as the central point of coordination between tax SMEs, operations teams, client stakeholders, and external stakeholders on all tax related topics (e.g. WHT, tax documentation, reclaims, regulatory change). * Drive tax analysis, design, and readiness activities, coordinating workshops, action tracking, and closure of open items across jurisdictions and fund ranges. * Manage tax service definition and documentation, ensuring consistency between Fund Accounting SLDs, Custody tax processes, SLAs, and agreed client operating models. If this role is of interest, please...