Design Manager

Southampton · IR35 not stated · £400 – £450/day · Contract · Posted 19 October 2026

Design Manager – New Build residential – Southampton, Hampshire This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join the company to work on live project in Hampshire on a contract…

Pay rate £400 – £450/day
Contract type Contract
Location Southampton
Posted 19 October 2026

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Design Manager – New Build residential – Southampton, Hampshire

This leading Tier 1 contractor has an immediate requirement for a Design Manager to join the company to work on live project in Hampshire on a contract basis for a minimum of a 6 month period.

The project is a large new build residential development which will have a mix of houses and flats and will run for 3yrs over various phases of building.

Key Responsibilities as Design Manager;

Manage and coordinate all aspects of design across pre-construction and construction stages.
Lead design workshops and progress meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Review and manage design information for buildability, compliance, and value.
Drive collaboration between design and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Support bid and tender submissions with design-related input and value engineering solutions.
Monitor design programmes, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of information.
Ensure all design works comply with statutory regulations, project requirements, and company standards.
As a Design Manager, you will have worked on major residential projects for recognised Tier 1 contractors or developers. You will have been a Design Manager for a minimum of 5yrs at recognised companies.

This is a permanent position, however if you are a Design Manager that is open to working on a contract or fixed term basis, via PAYE, CIS or Ltd payment options please apply.

For more detailed information on this Design Manager role or any other Design Management positions in the South of England please contact Lee Kidd at Oneill & Brennan recruitment.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

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