Design Manager

MadiganGill Resource Ltd; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A demolition contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a long-term freelance role (12 months+) in a hybrid working environment. The position requires managing the design process across multiple projects, working closely with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have a background in demolition or enabling works, along with strong coordination and leadership skills. This offer includes flexibility and a negotiable rate.

Benefits

Long-term freelance opportunity

Negotiable rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager.
• Demolition or enabling works background preferred.
• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills.
• Freelance availability with flexibility to move between sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across demolition projects.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate and lead a small design/technical team.
• Ensure designs align with programme, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
• Support both pre-construction and live project delivery.

Skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Freelance Design Manager - Demolition Contractor (Hybrid)
Location: Hybrid - Oxford / Gatwick / Site-Based / Remote
Contract: Freelance
Duration: 12 months+ (project-to-project / site-to-site)
Rate: Negotiable - open to all offers

MadiganGill are looking for an experienced Design Manager to work with a well-established demolition contractor on a long-term freelance basis. This role offers continuity of work for 12 months+, moving from site to site as projects progress.

The position is hybrid, combining working from home, site visits, and attendance at offices in Oxford and Gatwick as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across demolition and enabling works projects

• Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Coordinate and lead a small design/technical team

• Ensure designs align with programme, health & safety, and compliance requirements

• Support both pre-construction and live project delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager

• Demolition or enabling works background preferred

• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Freelance availability and flexibility to move between sites

What's on Offer

• Long-term freelance opportunity (12 months+)

• Ongoing work across multiple sites

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Negotiable rate - all reasonable offers considered

If you're a Design Manager with demolition experience looking for a long-term, flexible freelance role with consistent work, MadiganGill would like to hear from you.