25 live contracts with Design Manager in the job title, updated daily. Filter by sector, IR35 status, working arrangement and day rate below.
London
We are seeking a proactive MEP Design Manager with strong HVAC design and delivery experience to support one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, working on the fit-out of shafts and headhouses across the London…
Redhill
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.…
Surrey
Senior Design Manager – Leading Tier 1 main contractor – Major project - Surrey This leading Tier 1 contractor has a potentially long-term freelance opportunity for a minimum contract of 9months for a Senior Design…
London
Design Manager (M&E Fit-Out) Location: Hospital Project, NW3, London Contract Type: Contract Rate: £450 - £500 per day (depending on experience) Duration: Project-specific contract – initially 8 weeks, with review to…
Devizes, Wiltshire
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…
West Midlands
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a Civil Design Coordinator for a 12-month minimum contract for a large Energy from Waste project in the West Midlands. Key skills…
London
West London | up to £650 per day | Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract We're looking for a Mechanical Design Manager to take responsibility for major MEP design packages on a significant London infrastructure project. This…
Senior Design Manager – Freelance 6-12 months initially This national Tier 1 main contractor has an immediate requirement for Senior Design Managers to work out of their Kent…
Surrey
Senior Design Manager – Freelance 6-12 months initially This national Tier 1 main contractor has an immediate requirement for Senior Design Managers to work out of their Surrey…
NP10, Bassaleg, Newport
We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a major data centre project on a short-term contract for approximately 2–3 months. The successful candidate will take a lead role in coordinating the design…
West London
HVAC Design Manager - HS2 Rate: £550-£650 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Location: North Acton, London Hybrid: Minimum 3 days office / 2 days WFH Duration: Initially to March 2027, with a strong likelihood of extension We…
City of London
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…
Manchester
Role - Design Manager (Highways & Infrastructure projects) Duration - 12 months - (Likely to extend or be offered additional projects after this) IR35 - Outside Hours per week - 40 (5 days) Location - Remote work…
Bath, Somerset
Freelance Design Manager - Prison Construction Project Location: Bath Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Duration: 6-12 Months Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced…
Coventry
O'Neill & Brennan are looking to speak with experienced Design Managers in relation to a freelance and a permanent position with a leading contractor in the Midlands. They have a £50m scheme in Coventry and are looking…
London
We're looking for an experienced MEP Design Manager to support the delivery of a major data centre project in Norway. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day design management process, coordinating Mechanical and…
Surrey
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…
London
MEP Design Manager - required to work for Principal Contractor on Major High Speed Rail London Tunnels Programme. Contract - Inside IR35 - Contract to Feb 2028 initially. Based North Acton/Willesden Junction Hybrid…
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Job description We are currently seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the delivery of civil works on a major Energy from Waste project, located near to Birmingham in the West Midlands. This role supports…
North West
Design Manager / CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) Access for All Rail Projects Contract – INSIDE IR35 Location: North West Are you an experienced Design Manager or CRE looking to play a key role in delivering…
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