Freelance Design Manager
Leading Principal Contractor | Department for Education Projects
Bristol | M4 Corridor | Hybrid Working
£400–£450 per day | Outside IR35 / CIS | Weekly Payments
We are working exclusively with a highly regarded principal contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of Department for Education projects across the Bristol and West M4 corridor.
Projects range from £20m to £60m and include a mixture of new build schools, major refurbishments and extension schemes, offering a varied and technically challenging workload.
- Lead and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
- Manage consultant teams and drive programme, design quality and technical compliance.
- Resolve technical and buildability issues whilst maintaining programme milestones.
- Work closely with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Must have
- Proven experience as a Design Manager delivering projects for a principal contractor.
- Strong technical and design management capability.
- Ideally qualified with an Architectural or Engineering background, although other relevant technical disciplines will be considered.
- Previous experience on Department for Education, education or public sector projects is highly desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of construction detailing, design coordination and building regulations.
- Available to start at short notice.
If you’re an experienced Design Manager looking for your next long-term freelance opportunity with one of the UK’s leading contractors, I’d be keen to have a confidential discussion.
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