Freelance Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects
Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£500 - £550 Daily
Contract/Project
Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects
Location: Offices in & around London with regular site visits to Suffolk
Rate: Up to £550 per day CIS
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
This role will involve leading and coordinating permanent works design activities, managing design interfaces, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and construction teams to ensure efficient and compliant design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage permanent works design activities across infrastructure projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subcontracted designers
Manage design assurance, technical approvals, and change control processes
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client requirements, and CDM Regulations
Review buildability, safety, and value engineering opportunities
Support BIM implementation and collaborative design processes
Work alongside project and commercial teams on contractor design elements
Attend regular site visits in Suffolk
Requirements
Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure, civil engineering, or construction projects
Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations, and ISO 9001 processes
Experience managing complex design interfaces and multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of BIM and modern collaborative design methods
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
Up to £550 per day CIS
Long-term infrastructure programme
Hybrid working arrangement
Major project exposure within a high-performing delivery environment
Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging schemesFor more information or to apply, please submit your CV today
Location: Offices in & around London with regular site visits to Suffolk
Rate: Up to £550 per day CIS
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
This role will involve leading and coordinating permanent works design activities, managing design interfaces, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and construction teams to ensure efficient and compliant design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage permanent works design activities across infrastructure projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subcontracted designers
Manage design assurance, technical approvals, and change control processes
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client requirements, and CDM Regulations
Review buildability, safety, and value engineering opportunities
Support BIM implementation and collaborative design processes
Work alongside project and commercial teams on contractor design elements
Attend regular site visits in Suffolk
Requirements
Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure, civil engineering, or construction projects
Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations, and ISO 9001 processes
Experience managing complex design interfaces and multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of BIM and modern collaborative design methods
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
Up to £550 per day CIS
Long-term infrastructure programme
Hybrid working arrangement
Major project exposure within a high-performing delivery environment
Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging schemesFor more information or to apply, please submit your CV today
Reference: 225115239
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Freelance Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects
Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£500 - £550 Daily
Contract/Project
Design Manager - Infrastructure Projects
Location: Offices in & around London with regular site visits to Suffolk
Rate: Up to £550 per day CIS
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
This role will involve leading and coordinating permanent works design activities, managing design interfaces, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and construction teams to ensure efficient and compliant design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage permanent works design activities across infrastructure projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subcontracted designers
Manage design assurance, technical approvals, and change control processes
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client requirements, and CDM Regulations
Review buildability, safety, and value engineering opportunities
Support BIM implementation and collaborative design processes
Work alongside project and commercial teams on contractor design elements
Attend regular site visits in Suffolk
Requirements
Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure, civil engineering, or construction projects
Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations, and ISO 9001 processes
Experience managing complex design interfaces and multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of BIM and modern collaborative design methods
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
Up to £550 per day CIS
Long-term infrastructure programme
Hybrid working arrangement
Major project exposure within a high-performing delivery environment
Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging schemesFor more information or to apply, please submit your CV today
Location: Offices in & around London with regular site visits to Suffolk
Rate: Up to £550 per day CIS
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
This role will involve leading and coordinating permanent works design activities, managing design interfaces, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and construction teams to ensure efficient and compliant design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage permanent works design activities across infrastructure projects
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subcontracted designers
Manage design assurance, technical approvals, and change control processes
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client requirements, and CDM Regulations
Review buildability, safety, and value engineering opportunities
Support BIM implementation and collaborative design processes
Work alongside project and commercial teams on contractor design elements
Attend regular site visits in Suffolk
Requirements
Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure, civil engineering, or construction projects
Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations, and ISO 9001 processes
Experience managing complex design interfaces and multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of BIM and modern collaborative design methods
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
Up to £550 per day CIS
Long-term infrastructure programme
Hybrid working arrangement
Major project exposure within a high-performing delivery environment
Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging schemesFor more information or to apply, please submit your CV today
Reference: 225115239
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