448 design manager jobs found

Job description PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Design Manager in Bedford to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Bedford 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 Bedford. 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 objective...

Due to the release of an exciting new tender which involves the construction of a hydro power plant, associated pipeworks and enabling works (Roads and Civils), our client is looking for a Design Manager to assist in these Tender works. Duties but not limited to: * Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with requirements. * Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team. * Collaborate in the preparation of design programmes. * Manage communication with the Client design representative throughout the contract period. * Produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design specific elements. * Manage and update the design deliverable schedule. * Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not. * Manage and chair design reviews with project team. * Manage and chair all design interface meetings with external...

Freelance Senior Design Manager - Coventry  We’re seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead and oversee the design process for a Tier 1 contractor on a £200m + project. In this role, you'll drive innovation, ensure design excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring projects to life. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the design process during the pre-construction phase and, if required, the construction phase. • Review Employer's Requirements and develop Contractor's Proposals in collaboration with internal teams. • Coordinate, interrogate, and integrate the activities of external design consultants. • Ensure designs are delivered on time and meet programme timescales and quality standards. • Drive innovative and cost-effective solutions into the design process. • Oversee compliance with Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures. Requirements: • Experience delivering high-value, complex design projects from a main contractor perspective. •...

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of my client a Tier 1 Main Contractor an experienced freelance design Manager with residential/student accommodation experience in the Nottingham area. The ideal candidate will have main contractor experience. * Start date :14th April * Duration would be 1 year * Location: Nottingham Attendance in site offices daily with some occasional remote working at Project Managers discretion. * Laptop will be supplied. * 8-5 pm * Pay rate £450 outside IR 35 -depends on your preference Responsibilities Manage relationships across the project team including client, consultants, and subcontractors and have a thorough understanding of the process and risks/opportunities related to managing the design regarding Employer’s Requirements, Contractors’ Proposals. • Ongoing review of design, subcontractor enquiries & documentation to ensure compliance and identify potential interface issues. • Be influential in supporting the business achieve...

Contract Role 12 Months £70-87hr Inside IR35 Devonport Dockyard Hybrid working - 2 days a month on site The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Mechanical Process Design Engineer to join a leading Nuclear Defence company based at Devonport Dockyard. Job responsibilities Lead and manage the design and development of mechanical services and process systems. Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations, standards, and client requirements. Perform hydraulic and pressure calculations for system designs. Lead hazard identification and analysis efforts (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP) related to process systems. Manage a team of 5+ direct reports, overseeing their technical output and professional development. Oversee the programme and design output of a work package, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Provide technical leadership to support the successful delivery of complex projects. Essential Qualifications and Experience: Experience...

I am currently working with one of my top clients as they require a Design Manager to assist them on their pumped storage hydro scheme. My client is looking for a Design Manager who has Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs and can coach others. They must have spent 12 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department and will have both substantial construction and design experience with the ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required. Additionally the candidate must understand the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC. Duties but not limited to: * Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with requirements. * Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team. * Collaborate in the preparation of design programmes. * Manage communication with the Client design representative throughout the contract period. * Produce...

We’re looking for a talented Design Manager/Senior Coordinator to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on an exciting new build college project. If you’re technically sharp, with strong experience in substructure and superstructure, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do: * Oversee and coordinate the design process, ensuring everything runs smoothly. * Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver exceptional designs. * Tackle technical challenges head-on, keeping the project on track and on budget. * Review drawings and specs, ensuring compliance with all standards and regulations. What You’ll Bring: * Solid experience in design management, ideally on large-scale projects. * Expertise in substructure and superstructure design. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Knowledge of construction methods, regulations, and design tools (Revit, BIM, etc.). Why Join Our Client? *...

Endeavour Recruitment has a contract opportunity for a Mechanical Process Design Manager with 8-10 years’ experience to join a leading client based in Plymouth. Onsite expectations is a couple of days a month Sole British nationals only due to Security Clearance SC will be required (can start on BPSS) Essential skills and experience required: * 8-10+ years’ experience of designing a mechanical services / process system. * Experience of working in a highly regulated industry, strong preference to nuclear. * Understanding of hydraulic / pressure calculations. * Understanding of hazard identification and analysis associated with process systems (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP etc) * BEng/BSc in mechanical engineering or similar degree. * Line management experience of 5+ direct reports. * Has been responsible for the programme and design output of a work package. Highly desirable: * Chartered Engineer. * Masters’ education Desirable: * Understanding of IEC 61511...

Freelance Design Manager Manchester Start: Monday 7th April 2025 Duration: 5 months (minimum) I am working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor that are delivering a high-rise apartment scheme in the centre of Manchester. I am looking for an experienced Freelance Design Manager to join the team and oversee design coordination on this prestigious project. THE ROLE As Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing design development across all stages, coordinating consultants and subcontractors, and ensuring information is delivered in line with programme and quality expectations. The main purpose of the role is to work with the client, respond to the notes on the drawings and get them approved by the client. REQUIREMENT • Proven experience managing design on high-rise residential or complex projects • Previous work with Tier 1 or major contractors • Strong understanding of technical drawings, buildability, and compliance • Excellent coordination and communication skills Apply...

This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role. Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders expectations. A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following: * A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience * Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and...

We are currently seeking a Design Manager for our client to join the Sizewell C team in their offices in St Pauls, London. The SZC Project Team is a growing, diverse and collaborative organisation committed to engaging stakeholders, triggering development consent and preparing the project for the start of construction. The Engineering & Technical function within the Civil Works Programme (CWP) is an integral part of this project, responsible for the: - Definition of the design, engineering, and technical requirements - Leadership of the delivery of all CWP design (from requirements definition to acceptance), including management of the Engineering & Technical budget and associated resources and supply chain to deliver the design to the CWP Delivery teams. - Integration of constructability requirements and design integration within the Civil Works Programme and with Site Establishment and Offsite Infrastructure The Design Manager will be part of the Engineering...

Senior Design Manager (Civils & Structure) Location: Cambridge Pay Rate: £41 per hour Working Hours: 40 hrs per week - Mon - Fri - Start Time 7am We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our team! Key Responsibilites: * 8-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in UK. * Experience in delivering major projects in excess of £100M. * Experience in delivering design for civil & structural packages in excess of £30M, inclusive of basement construction. * Experience in delivering projects now considered as’ High-Risk Buildings’ under Building Safety Act (over 18m and habitable) * Degree qualified in a technical subject appropriate for role – required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act. * Professionally chartered to a body appropriate for role – required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building...

Senior Design Manager (Electrical) Location: Cambridge Working Hours: 40 hrs per week - Mon - Fri - Start Time - 7am Pay Rate: £41 per hour Key Responsibilites: * 8-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor or Tier 1 MEP Sub-contractor in UK * Experience in delivering major healthcare projects in excess of £100M * Experience in delivering design for mechanical, electrical and public health packages in excess of £100M, with focus on electrical * Experience in delivering projects with a BREEAM Excellent rating * Experience in delivering projects now considered as’ High-Risk Buildings’ under Building Safety Act (over 18m and habitable) * Experience in management of MEP Consultant to deliver MEP design for review and collaboration with MEP Sub-contractor * Degree qualified in a technical subject appropriate for role – required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act *...

Design Manager (Support) Location: Cambridge Pay Rate: £29 per hour Working Hours: 40 hrs per week - Mon - Fri - Start Time 7am We're looking for a friendly and enthusiatic Design Manager to join our team! Key Responsibilities: * 8-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in UK. * Experience in engaging with Third Parties and robust coordination and recording of information exchanges. * Experience in extensive coordination and liaison with teams to provide combined and consolidated project reporting and submissions. * Experience in use of BIM modelling software to support design coordination via BIM Coordinator. * Experience in delivering projects with a BREEAM Excellent rating * Degree qualified in a technical subject appropriate for role – required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act. * Professionally chartered to a body appropriate for role – required to...

Senior Design Manager (Façade) Location: Site-based in Cambridge (4 days per week), with flexibility for 1 working-from-home day Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Time: 7am Pay Rate: £41 per hour Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the design process for façade packages in major construction projects, ensuring design excellence and compliance with regulations. * Oversee the delivery of façade design for projects exceeding £100M, with particular expertise in projects that include unitized façades. * Manage the design and construction of façades, including managing performance mock-ups and ensuring they inform façade design decisions. * Collaborate with Façade Consultants, Façade Sub-contractors, and other project stakeholders to achieve timely and cost-effective solutions for complex façade challenges. * Manage the façade design process for high-risk buildings (over 18m and habitable), ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act and other relevant...

Lead Design Manager Location: Cambridge (Site-based 4 days per week with 1 work-from-home day) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Project Director/Design Director Pay Rate: £47 per hour Start Time: 7am We are a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in the UK, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects across various sectors, including healthcare, commercial, and residential. We are currently seeking a Lead Design Manager to join our team on the prestigious Cambridge Children’s Hospital project, valued at approximately £350M, delivered through the Crown Commercial Services Framework. Key Responsibilities: * 10-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in UK * Experience in delivering major healthcare projects in excess of £100M * Experience in delivering projects now considered as’ High-Risk Buildings’ under Building Safety Act (over 18m and habitable) * Experience in leading a design management team of 5 or more...

Design Manager (Architectural) Location: Cambridge (Site-based 4 days per week, 1 day from home) Pay Rate: £29 per hour Contract Length: 12 months Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Design Manager (Architectural) with a strong background in delivering complex healthcare projects. Key Responsibilities: * 8-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in UK * Experience in delivering healthcare projects, with focus on internals/fit-out, HTM and HBN compliance and coordination of furniture and equipment requirements * Experience in delivering projects now considered as’ High-Risk Buildings’ under Building Safety Act (over 18m and habitable) * Degree qualified in a technical subject appropriate for role – required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act * Professionally chartered to a body appropriate for role – required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety...

Position Freelance Design Manager Location London The Role An exciting opportunity as one of UK’s largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their London office. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £1bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. You will be working on fit out projects with values from £500k to £5m, experience working on Retail, commercial and Distribution projects. We are accepting applications from established Design Manager with experience working for main contractors. This role involves travelling to sites so you will need to be able to drive. Key Accountabilities will include: * Lead the Design management duties on project from inception through to completion * 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 * Ensure the...

Position Freelance Design Manager Location London The Role An exciting opportunity as one of UK’s largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their London office. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £1bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. You will be working on fit out projects with values from £500k to £5m, experience working on Retail, commercial and Distribution projects. We are accepting applications from established Design Manager with experience working for main contractors. This role involves travelling to sites so you will need to be able to drive. Key Accountabilities will include: * Lead the Design management duties on project from inception through to completion * 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 Freelance Design Manager Location London The Role An exciting opportunity as one of UK’s largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their London office. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £1bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. You will be working on fit out projects with values from £500k to £5m, experience working on Retail, commercial and Distribution projects. We are accepting applications from established Design Manager with experience working for main contractors. This role involves travelling to sites so you will need to be able to drive. Key Accountabilities will include: * Lead the Design management duties on project from inception through to completion * 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 * Ensure the...