499 design manager jobs found

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...

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...

Your new company My client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a long-term AMP8 water programme, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of clean water and wastewater capital schemes for a major regulated water utility in the South of England (client name kept confidential).You'll be part of a business that puts people at the heart of delivery, with a strong wellbeing focus and a culture built on being collaborative, Trusted and Focused. Your new role This is a senior leadership position where you will lead and manage engineering design delivery across assigned projects, acting as the focal point for design-related matters and ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders.You will shape the full engineering lifecycle-from project definition and outline design through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover-driving technical excellence, assurance, innovation and...

Freelance Design Manager - Main Contractor Background Day Rate: £300-£400 (DOE) Contract: Freelance Location: East London - Site Based We are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager with a Tier 1 Main Contractor background to support a contractor on a live construction project. Candidates must have previously worked for a Tier 1 main contractor and be able to bring robust processes, structure, and best practice to the role. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams Manage and discharge planning conditions and technical approvals Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, supporting Principal Designer duties where required Coordinate and manage Section 278 (S278) works and approvals with local authorities Review design information for buildability, programme, cost, and risk Maintain and manage design programmes, ensuring timely issue of...

Design Manager – Tier 1 Contractor - ASAP start * Harlow, Essex * Long-Term Contract * Excellent Day Rate We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a Tier 1 main contractor on a school project based in Harlow. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a highly reputable contractor delivering a key education scheme. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery * Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams * Ensure all design information is compliant, on programme, and aligned with project requirements * Drive design solutions that support buildability, cost efficiency, and programme targets * Attend and lead design team meetings, reporting to senior project stakeholders Requirements: * Proven experience as a Design Manager working with Tier 1 or major contractors * Strong background on education or similar public sector projects...

Job description PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Design Manager in Nottingham to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Nottingham Salary: £350 - £500 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 Leicester to work on a new build commercial scheme. Location: Leicester Salary: £350 - £500 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 Leicester. 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...

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,...

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...

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...

Project Manager (AutoCAD) - Contract Opportunity Location: Nottinghamshire, Hybrid working Contract: Initial 6 months with view for extension Rate: Negotiable We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong AutoCAD skills to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, working across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery against programme, budget and quality standards. Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager includes: Managing projects through full lifecycle delivery, from feasibility to completion Developing and coordinating project briefs with key stakeholders Producing and reviewing technical drawings using AutoCAD Overseeing design development, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal teams throughout delivery...

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...

Mechanical Design Engineer Initial 6 month contract Outside IR35 Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham ASAP Start   Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector. The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.   Mechanical Engineer  Job Description Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements. Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications. Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel...

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...

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...

The Associate Project Manager will support the delivery of projects within the Not For Profit sector, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. This role in Cheadle requires strong organisational skills and experience in project management or delivery. Client Details This organisation operates within the Not For Profit sector and is well-regarded for its impactful initiatives. As a medium-sized entity, it offers a professional environment that values structured processes and measurable outcomes. Description Manage, mentor, and support Project Officers and Assistants, providing clear direction, prioritisation, constructive feedback, and day-to-day guidance to maintain high delivery standards. Support the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring activities are effectively planned, monitored, and executed in line with agreed timelines and scope. Coordinate project tasks and cross-functional workflows, ensuring teams across design, digital, content, communications,...

Site Engineer (S278 Works) Location: Henfield Rate: £320 - £400 per day (CIS or LTD) Start: June 2026 Duration: 6 Months Project Overview We are seeking a competent Site Engineer to handle the setting out and engineering control for Section 278 works on a care home development in Henfield. This is a 6-month contract covering highway realignments, new access infrastructure, drainage, and kerbing. You will be the lead technical presence on the ground, ensuring all works are delivered precisely to design specifications and local authority adoption standards. Key Responsibilities Setting Out: Accurate setting out of all S278 infrastructure including road levels, kerb lines, footways, and drainage networks. Quality Control: Establish and manage ITPs, conduct pre-pour/pre-surfacing checks, and compile accurate As-Built surveys for final adoption handover. Technical Support: Interpret drawings, identify design clashes early, and manage RFIs between the site team and consulting...

Project Manager / Contracts Manager - Office Fit-Out & Refurbishment Location: Sheffield (Head Office) Hours: 7am - 4pm Working Pattern: 3 days in the office + site visits twice per week Start: ASAP About the Company A long‑established office refurbishment and commercial fit‑out specialist with 34 years' experience delivering high‑quality, design‑led workspaces. Based in Sheffield, they partner with nationwide clients to create innovative, sustainable interiors that support productivity, staff attraction and retention. This is a respected SME with a strong reputation and a collaborative team of 16 office‑based staff. Role Overview The business is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment and fit‑out projects across the North of England. You'll be responsible for full project lifecycle delivery, client communication, and ensuring contractors meet programme and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Working...

Project Manager - Alteryx / Data & Analytics Location: Worthing (2 days onsite - Durrington office) Contract: 6 months initial Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35) The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong Data & Analytics expertise, with Alteryx platform experience, to lead a high-profile remediation and upgrade programme. You'll be responsible for delivering a multi-workstream Alteryx transformation, ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, and fully embedded into BAU service operations, with further evolution projects (including DBT/data platform migration) to follow. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong coordination across technical teams and a proven ability to drive projects from delivery through to operational handover. What You'll Be Doing Lead the planning, governance, and delivery of a complex Alteryx remediation programme Coordinate multiple technical workstreams, including: Alteryx platform upgrades and...