Design Manager

Madigan Gill; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in the UK is seeking a Freelance Design Manager to oversee and coordinate the design process for projects involving the Ministry of Justice. The role requires extensive experience with MoJ projects, along with strong skills in stakeholder management and design assurance. Responsibilities include managing design deliverables and ensuring compliance with technical standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with MoJ/HMPPS projects is mandatory.
• Background in design management within construction or public sector estates is essential.
• Familiarity with MoJ governance and technical standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design process from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate design inputs across various disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with MoJ Technical Standards and security requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Risk management

Design management

Job description

Seeking a Freelance Design Manager with proven Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or HMPPS project experience. Responsible for leading, coordinating, and assuring multidisciplinary design delivery across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full design process from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate architectural, M&E, structural, security, and specialist design inputs.
• Ensure compliance with MoJ Technical Standards, security requirements, and governance procedures.
• Lead design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder engagement (incl. HMPPS, governors, estates teams).
• Oversee design assurance, risk management, and CDM/BIM/ISO19650 compliance.
• Maintain the design programme and manage design deliverables, submissions, and change control.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and statutory bodies to enable design development.

Requirements

• Strong MoJ/HMPPS project experience (mandatory).
• Background in design management within construction or public sector estates.
• Understanding of secure environments, MoJ governance, and technical standards.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination, communication, and assurance skills.