Fawkes & Reece

Freelance Design Manager

SG5 1BQ

Key information

Pay
£400 to £500 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
28 Oct 2026

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on a major construction project. This is an excellent opportunity to take a key role in managing design delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

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Previous

experience

delivering

Blue

Light

projects,

such

as

emergency

services,

police,

fire

or

ambulance

facilities,

is

essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design process
  • Manage design programmes, technical submissions, design changes and requests for information
  • Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations
  • Monitor design quality
  • Maintain effective relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider project delivery team.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Design Manager within a main contractor environment.
  • Experience delivering complex construction projects from design development through to completion.
  • Strong knowledge of technical design coordination
  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.