Design Manager - Freelance

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildforce Solutions Ltd in Northampton is seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager for ongoing, Outside IR35 projects in the industrial/warehouse sector.

This hands-on role requires setting up and improving design management processes, coordinating consultants and design teams, and delivering programmes and approvals across pre-construction and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Strong main contractor design management experience.
• Industrial, warehouse or shed project experience.
• Confident in setting up and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and improve design management processes.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and design teams.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and approvals.
• Work across pre-construction and construction.
• Identify and resolve design issues before they impact time or cost.

Skills

Design management

Industrial shed projects

Stakeholder management

Consultant coordination

Process improvement

Job description

Freelance Design Manager | Northampton | Outside IR35

We're working with a Midlands-based shed contractor who are looking for an experienced Freelance Design Manager on an ongoing basis.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of the design process and help put the right systems and processes in place as the business grows.

The role:

• Northampton based
• Ongoing freelance requirement
• Projects up to £20m
• Industrial / commercial shed projects
• Set up and improve design management processes
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and design teams
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and approvals
• Work across pre-construction and construction
• Identify and resolve design issues before they impact programme or cost
• Outside IR35

We're looking for:

• Strong main contractor Design Management experience
• Industrial, warehouse or shed experience
• Someone confident setting up and improving processes
• Strong technical and commercial understanding
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Available at short notice