528 design manager jobs found

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Design Manager to support the delivery of a major RC frame residential scheme in London. This is a key role overseeing the design process from coordination through to delivery on site, working closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors. This opportunity is being offered on a freelance basis through our consultancy, acting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded developer with a strong pipeline of work across London. As Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design management function on a complex RC frame residential development. You will ensure design information is coordinated, compliant, and delivered in line with programme requirements. Key responsibilities include: * Managing the full design process from Stage 4 through to completion * Coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP design teams * Leading design team meetings and driving programme...

Design Managers and Coordinators required Main Contractor background / experience Freelance paying up to £6,000 per month depending on experience! You must be based around 1 hour of Derby and happy to visit site a few days a week, 1 day a week working from home

Position Design Manager – Retail Banking Location London or Luton Office (Hybrid) Pay Rate £400 - £450 per day (outside IR35) Contract 12-24 months (ongoing portfolio) This opportunity would suit a Design Manager with proven experience delivering Retail Banking projects for a main contractor. The Role Following several major project wins, you’ll join a growing framework portfolio, taking responsibility for design delivery across multiple fast‑paced projects at one of the UK’s largest Tier 1 main contractors. You’ll work directly with the Technical Director and Principal Design Manager, playing a key role in shaping design strategy and driving delivery across a portfolio of Retail Banking projects. While the role supports a national Retail Banking framework, travel requirements are minimal, with site visits planned efficiently and very limited overnight stays. The Company One of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractors, operating nationally with a strong...

We are working with a London based contractor client that focuses on delivering mixed tenure new build housing and recladding remediation works. With an increased workload, there is an immediate need to onboard an experienced Design Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract that can offer extensive exposure to Building Safety Applications and Gateway 2 and can operate autonomously to deliver BSR works. Whilst our client is London based, there is hybrid working with this role with site visits as required. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with Stuart

Our client, a leader in the water industry, is seeking a skilled Design Manager to join their team in Manchester on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will see you working on key projects such as Sewage Treatment Works (STW), Clean Main Renewals, and Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), with a minimum of three days required in the office. Key Responsibilities: Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for the design team and ensure work is undertaken using them Identify and implement appropriate software packages, driving the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary Ensure the team produces design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated Ensure the team produces design deliverables within agreed...

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...

Design Manager Reading Long term contract! One of the UK's most diverse contractors with a busy pipeline of work across a number of sectors is seeking a freelance Design Manager to work on a long term contract role. They work on a range of negotiated and tendered projects for both private and public sector clients encompassing Academic, Healthcare, Housing, MOD, Commercial and Industrial works and have a vast and impressive list of clients for whom they undertake high levels of repeat business. As a Design Manager, you will be liaising with the site teams, senior management, consultants and architects to effectively manage the design process and be managing the external and internal design teams. You will attend design team meetings, ensure notes are taken, actions are agreed and distributed to the relevant functions, and will also support the Net Zero requirements / DREEAM / Digital Strategy / MMC to help ensure all the key design deliverables are tracked and compliant with...

ROLE TITLE Buildings Based Senior Design Manager / Design Manager – Site Based   ROLE LEVEL Senior Design Manager / Design Manager Reports to: Relevant site‑based Project Managers and Technical Director ROLE PURPOSE To support site‑based Buildings project teams and early building‑related stages of building projects. To support the implementation and manage the control of the design process to ensure that the design and procurement of specialist packages are delivered to meet project requirements and are in line with cost parameters. To support the Work Winning / Project Delivery teams by providing design input and cost‑effective solutions. INTERFACES Internal: Site‑based Project and Commercial Managers, Work Winning Team, Business Development, BIM team, Project teams, Estimating teams External: Joint Venture partners, customers, designers, and supply chain.ACCOUNTABILITIES Utilising the suite of approved regional Design Management documents, manage the design development and...

Are you a Design Manager with experience working on civils and Temporary works packages?   Have you previously worked on large scale rail infrastructure projects at construction stage?   Role: Design Manager Rate: £470 - £520 Inside ir35 Location: Buckingham Duration: 12 months   My client is looking for a Design Manager and Deputy Design Manager from a civils background to work on the largest rail-based infrastructure project in the UK. As Design Manager you will be responsible Reviewing the Temporary Works designs for integration with the permanent works design, alongside producing as-built records and details.   As Design Manager you will have a team of around 7 Engineers and Assistant Engineers report to you, as well as the Deputy Design Manager. Preious rail experience is essential, and candidates must have done design management during construction stage   This role is deemed inside ir35 and is a hybrid role with 2 days wfh.   Requirements: ·Experience working...

Job description PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Design Manager in Nottingham to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Nottingham Salary: £300 - £400 per day My client is a main contractor specialising in multi-million new build projects. They are currently seeking a freelance Design Manager for a commercial scheme in Nottingham. 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 issuesRemuneration Our client is providing exceptional pay rates dependant on the individuals experience. What to do next: If you would like to know more about this position, please call Andy Ward on (phone number removed). Our...

Job description PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Design Manager in Birmingham to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Birmingham Salary: £300 - £400 per day My client is a main contractor specialising in multi-million new build projects. They are currently seeking a freelance Design Manager for a commercial scheme in Birmingham. 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 issuesRemuneration Our client is providing exceptional pay rates dependant on the individuals experience. What to do next: If you would like to know more about this position, please call Andy Ward on (phone number removed). Our...

I am working alongside one of the UKS largest main contractors to support their search for a Freelance Senior Design Manager. Previous EL1/BPSS clearence would be preferred here due to the nature of projects. Please apply with an indepth CV or contact Seb Williams @ PSR Solutions

Design Manager | DfE Framework experience required | London This leading main contractor has an immediate need for a Design Manager to work on a freelance basis on a PCSA for a DfE (Department for Education) framework. Your contract as Design Manager will start immediately and due to the increased workload for new project opportunities you will be offered a 12-month contract initially. You will as Design Manager be based in the office in London near to Liverpool Street and you will then follow the project and work 4 days on site and one remotely from home. Being a DfE framework this contractor has required that for this role, you must have that specific knowledge of the DfE and large schools’ projects over £40m in value. You will work on one of three new preconstruction agreements for a project of £45m, £60m and £72m in value. Locations are Surrey, Kent and Sussex. As a Design Manager for this role, you will have PCSA, and preconstruction experience being involved from...

Senior Design Manager | DfE Framework experience required | London This leading main contractor has an immediate need for a Senior Design Manager to work on a freelance basis on a PCSA for a DfE (Department for Education) framework. Your contract as Senior Design Manager will start immediately and due to the increased workload for new project opportunities you will be offered a 12-month contract initially. You will as Senior Design Manager be based in the office in London near to Liverpool Street and you will then follow the project and work 4 days on site and one remotely from home. Being a DfE framework this contractor has required that for this role, you must have that specific knowledge of the DfE and large schools' projects over £40m in value. You will work on one of three new preconstruction agreements for a project of £45m, £60m and £72m in value. Locations are Surrey, Kent and Sussex. As a Senior Design Manager for this role, you will have PCSA, and...

Are you an assistant design manager with experience of working on rail infrastructure projects?   Do you have technical interface experience of major infrastructure projects?   Location: Birmingham (hybrid) Rate: £400 - £450 a day outside IR35 Contract length: Initial 6 months with likely extensions   Job Role My client is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their team, supporting the delivery of complex design packages on the HS2 programme. This role will focus on acting as a Technical Design Coordinator, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and integration across multiple design disciplines.   The successful candidate will ideally come from a strong design engineering background and have progressed into design management or design coordination roles. You will be comfortable working at the interface between disciplines, managing technical queries, and ensuring design outputs are aligned with project requirements, standards, and programme constraints....

We are looking for a design coordinator or design Manager to work for this busy main contractor to work on a new build MOJ project in Wiltshire on site in the next few weeks as part of a multi phase scheme over the next few years . The scope of works for this contractor typically includes, commercial offices, industrial buildings, leisure centres, care and retirement homes, ranging in value from £15m to £100m. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager and working with the preconstruction and construction teams you will manage information flow for the scheme through preconstruction and through to the construction phase on site; Thereafter you will be based between office, home and on site to suit the needs of the projects. Duties will include: Management of the design development for packages of works; Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design team; Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction teams; Managing specialist...

We are looking for a design coordinator or design Manager to work for this busy main contractor to work on a new build MOJ project on the ilse of wight on site in the next few weeks as part of a multi phase scheme over the next few years . The scope of works for this contractor typically includes, commercial offices, industrial buildings, leisure centres, care and retirement homes, ranging in value from £15m to £100m. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager and working with the preconstruction and construction teams you will manage information flow for the scheme through preconstruction and through to the construction phase on site; Thereafter you will be based between office, home and on site to suit the needs of the projects. Duties will include: Management of the design development for packages of works; Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design team; Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction teams; Managing...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a major prison development scheme based in Erlestoke. This is a key role responsible for leading and coordinating the design process across all project stages, ensuring compliance, quality, and programme alignment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the full design process from pre-construction through delivery * Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and stakeholders * Ensure designs meet Ministry of Justice (MOJ) standards, security requirements, and statutory regulations * Manage design risk, change control, and design programme * Drive value engineering, buildability, and technical compliance * Act as the main interface between design, commercial, and delivery teams Requirements: * Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager on complex construction projects * Essential: Previous MOJ / custodial (prison) project experience * Essential: Active BPSS...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a major new build prison project in Erlstoke. This is a high-profile scheme requiring a strong background in secure government projects and the ability to manage complex design processes from pre-construction through delivery. This is a full-time, site-based role (5 days per week in the office), working closely with the project team to ensure design coordination, compliance, and programme delivery. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the design process across all project stages * Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including consultants and subcontractors * Ensure design information is delivered on time, within budget, and to programme * Manage design change, risk, and technical compliance * Liaise with client, stakeholders, and internal teams * Ensure all design output meets MoJ requirements and relevant regulations * Oversee design reviews, buildability, and value engineering...

Job Title: Freelance Design Manager Location: Nottingham (site-based) Duration: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Rate: £400 – £450 per day (PAYE) Project Value: £80 million The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager to join a major £80 million school development project in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a large-scale education scheme, supporting the Senior Design Manager in delivering a high-quality, complex build. Key Responsibilities * Support the Senior Design Manager in coordinating all design activities across the project lifecycle * Manage design consultants and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of design information * Review and comment on design drawings, specifications, and technical submissions * Ensure designs comply with project requirements, building regulations, and client expectations * Monitor design progress against programme and identify potential risks or delays * Attend and...