439 design manager jobs found

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to support the tender process for a major data centre development in Berkshire. The project involves the delivery of a new-build, three-storey shell and core facility, requiring strong leadership of the design process throughout the pre-construction and tender stages. The successful candidate will work closely with bid, commercial, planning, and construction teams to ensure the design solution is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process during the tender and pre-construction phases. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors. Review and manage design information to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Identify and mitigate design risks, clashes, and technical issues. Support the development of competitive tender submissions and technical proposals. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and project teams...

Our client, a leading firm in the engineering and construction sector, is currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team for a WWTW project). Overseeing the design processes to ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget Coordinating with various project stakeholders to ensure seamless design execution Managing design documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations Leading design meetings and providing technical guidance to the design team Ensuring quality control and adherence to design specifications Resolving any design-related issues that arise during project execution Supporting the project team in understanding design requirements and expectations Collaborating with contractors and suppliers to ensure design alignment and integration Job Requirements: Experience in design management within the engineering and construction industry Strong leadership and communication skills Proficiency with design software...

We’re recruiting a Design Manager for a fixed term 12 month maternity cover period to support our Midlands Business Unit, with the opportunity to progress into a longer term, project based Design Manager role as future projects develop. This role will suit someone who wants variety in the first year, strong exposure to both pre construction and delivery, and the very real opportunity to develop into a long term role with VINCI Building. The Design Manager takes independent responsibility for design management on medium to large-scale projects, coordinating design activities, managing consultant relationships, and ensuring compliance with project requirements whilst developing strategic thinking capabilities and supporting business development activities. This position requires competence in managing design processes across multiple disciplines, implementing the design management procedure, developing project-specific design management strategies, and driving team performance...

Design Manager - Civils, Structures & Infrastructure Works TLG Infrastructure are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to work for an established Civil Engineering contractor operating across railway, power, highways and data centre construction. The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural or civil engineering design and experience managing multidisciplinary design teams through all stages of project delivery. You will work closely with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure designs are coordinated, buildable, and delivered on programme. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and stakeholders. Act as the primary interface between the client, consultants, and project delivery teams. Review and manage design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards,...

Morson Edge are working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a 12-month contract opportunity offering up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35), with hybrid working available. Priority office locations include Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge; however, for the right candidate, consideration will be given to applicants based elsewhere in the UK. Working within a highly regarded Design & Advanced Technology team, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary water projects, supporting critical infrastructure programmes across the UK. This opportunity offers involvement in technically challenging projects spanning clean water, wastewater, water reuse and pipeline infrastructure. The Opportunity We are looking to speak with experienced Design Managers who can lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage...

Freelance Design Manager – High End Commercial Fit Out 📍 Soho, London 💷 £300 - £350 per day 📅 Start Date: Monday 13th July 2026 📅 Minimum 6 month Contract   We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering a prestigious £60m high-end commercial fit-out project in Central London.   Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, you will take ownership of managing the contractor design process during the construction phase, ensuring information is released in line with programme requirements and supporting the successful delivery of site activities.   Key Responsibilities Managing the flow of design information between consultants, subcontractors and the site team. Ensuring design information is issued in line with the construction programme and procurement schedule. Coordinating specialist subcontractor design packages and monitoring deliverables. Reviewing design proposals and value engineering options with the project delivery team....

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a proven track record in Data Centre / Mission Critical projects to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from pre-construction through to delivery. The role is client-facing and based at our client’s office in Newbury. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design management process across Data Centre projects. * Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP design teams. * Manage design deliverables, RFIs, technical queries, and design changes. * Chair design coordination meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. * Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and delivered to programme. * Support procurement, commissioning, and project handover activities. Requirements * 5+ years’ experience as a Design Manager on Data Centre / Mission Critical projects. * Strong understanding of MEP coordination and Design & Build...

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a major programme of energy infrastructure projects in South Wales.This is a long-term contract opportunity working within a high-profile portfolio, focusing on the coordination and management of multidisciplinary design teams across complex engineering schemes. Your new role As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from early contractor involvement through to project delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring that all design outputs align with programme, cost, and technical requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the design process from bid stage through to construction delivery Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, including external consultants Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, RIBA stages, and relevant legislation Reviewing and assuring design outputs for quality, compliance, and completeness Managing design...

Location: Cardiff / South Wales (On-site / Hybrid) Duration: Contract (Aug 2026 - Q4 2027) Rate: Competitive (Strictly Inside IR35 - PAYE / Umbrella PAYE Only) We are recruiting for a Design Manager to join a tier-one engineering leader's Energy unit , supporting high-profile National Grid infrastructure schemes across South Wales. This is a full-time temporary role (45 hours/week) with an option to transition to permanent. The Role Managing the design process from bid through to delivery within an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) framework, your day-to-day will involve: Coordination: Leading multidisciplinary design teams and external design consultancies. Delivery: Driving engineering outputs to align with project programmes, cost plans, and technical specs. Compliance: Reviewing design submissions for quality, CDM 2015 compliance, RIBA stages, and tracking/closing out Design NCRs. Change Control: Managing design reviews and change processes under NEC3/NEC4...

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...

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...

Role Title: EC&I Designer Location: Plymouth (Mostly Remote) Duration: 12 Months - Extensions Available Rate: £53p/h - £60p/h (35 hours per week, overtime available) Clearance: Candidate will either hold or be willing to go through SC clearance Role Purpose: The primary purpose of the role is to ultimately assist and support the Design Manager in the delivery of project scope. This will include the likes of the following: To undertake the delivery of EC&I activities to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Responsible for CAD aspects of the EC&I work packages, including producing detailed design drawings and updating them to as-built status. Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with Business Management System and Technical Manual. Support ensuring that the processes and activities being undertaken are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls...

Role Title: EC&I Engineer Location: Plymouth (Onsite) Duration: 12 Months - extension available Rate: £53p/h - £60p/h (35 hours per week, overtime available) Clearance: Candidate will either hold or be willing to go through SC clearance Role Purpose: The primary purpose of the role is to ultimately assist and support the Design Manager in the delivery of project scope. This will include the likes of the following: To undertake the delivery of EC&I activities to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. Responsible for technical aspects of the EC&I work packages, specifically updating documentation and drawings from detailed design to as-built status. Undertake inspection and surveys of EC&I systems to ensure compliance with manufacturing drawings and the reference design. Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with Business Management System and Technical Manual. Support ensuring that the processes...

Senior Mechanical Handling Engineer Duration: 12 Months Location: Devenport Dockyard, Plymouth (hybrid) Pay Rate: £63-£70 per hour inside IR35 via Umbrella (35 hours per week) Clearance required: SC Clearance/ eligibility required Summary: To deliver the MoD's submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The 'Major Infrastructure Projects' (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of several interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value more than £100m. The Submarine Defuel Delivery Project (SDDP) sits within the Dock Readiness programme. SDDP provides the Reactor Access House (RAH) which supplies the necessary tools and systems to...

Document Controller Maternity Cover (6 months) Oxfordshire £35,000 p.a. Hybrid/Remote We’re looking for an organised and proactive Document Controller to join our clients growing Design team, supporting the delivery of commercial construction projects across the UK. Key responsibilities include: * Managing project documentation using EDMS platforms such as Procore, Aconex and SharePoint * Issuing and tracking drawings and technical submissions * Maintaining accurate design registers and project records * Supporting Design Managers to ensure projects run smoothly * Providing document control support across multiple live projects We’re looking for someone with: ✔ Previous document control experience within construction or engineering ✔ Strong organisational and communication skills ✔ Experience using document management systems (Procore experience is a bonus) ✔ Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities If you’re looking to...

Leading tier 1 main contractor looking for a freelance Estimator to join their fit out / refurb division of the business, focusing on projects ranging from £50k up to £100m+ across the commercial, education, healthcare and retail sectors. My client is looking for an Estimator on a freelance basis who has experience working on either fit out, refurb or construction projects with a tier 1 or large tier 2 main contractor. You will be based in the Central London office with some hybrid working each week. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions, analysing drawings and specifications, obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations, and supporting the pre-construction team to secure new business opportunities. Estimator Roles & Responsibilities Preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial fit-out, refurbishment and interior construction projects. Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and...

Booth Welsh has an opportunity for 2 Electrical Engineers to work on a client site in North Ayrshire - Exciting project to be a part of and will be expected to last until end of the year (and potentially beyond!). We are looking to hire candidates that come close to matching the following technical specifications - COMPEX 12 trained personnel (desired) Equipment specification verification checks for equipment installed within zoned areas (in review of HAC drawings) HAZI Route preparations Static Earthing / Bonding checks (as per process safety standards) Preparing of Electrical Work Specifications and Test Specifications Kelton Maintenance Manager database update support (in relation to all E&I equipment installed in Hazardous areas) Knowledge/understanding of Process Safety Standards / Electrical compliance. SAP trained (Maintenance transactions). Electrical maintenance and project experience.  Please Note: The IER / Maintenance work scope of electrical requirements has...

Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) Technical Scrum Master needed with both active SC Security Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in July 2026. Technical Scrum Master with hands-on expertise with Java + Spring Boot microservices development skills to lead Agile delivery within an AWS Cloud environment. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the Croydon office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects: Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices development + AWS Cloud environments. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. The role will combine Agile leadership...

Site HSE Advisor – Contract Opportunity (Teesside) Ceto Talent are supporting a global offshore EPC contractor on a major carbon capture project, and are looking to engage an experienced Site HSE Advisor to support site-based delivery across the BP NEP / NZT development. Contract Details * Competitive day rate * Outside IR35 * 12 month contract * Full time * Location: Teesside (site-based) * Start: ASAP Purpose of the Position Reporting to the Field HSE Manager, you will support the development, management, and continuous improvement of the safety management system throughout the engineering and development phases of a major EPIC carbon capture project. The Role You will be responsible for driving HSE standards on site, ensuring compliance, and supporting safe delivery across all construction activities. Key Responsibilities * Drive HSE awareness through workforce engagement and training * Conduct site inspections, monitor subcontractors, and ensure equipment...

Junior Delivery Manager (Web & App) is required by well known and iconic global brand. eCommerce, QSR environment. OUTSIDE IR35 Role Overview They are seeking a Delivery Manager to drive execution excellence across their global digital platform, supporting web and mobile app experiences in Canada and Europe. This role is responsible for end-to-end delivery execution across the Canada and Europe teams, ensuring that product strategy is translated into high-quality, predictable delivery outcomes. You will operate at the centre of planning, execution, and coordination, managing dependencies across markets, teams, and platforms. Core Competencies Execution Excellence: Drives predictability, accountability, and delivery quality Structured Thinking: Breaks down complex initiatives into actionable plans Risk Management: Anticipates and mitigates delivery risks early Operational Discipline: Establishes scalable, repeatable delivery processes Key Responsibilities 1. Intake...