Design Manager - Freelance in Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Northampton; In loco; GBP 92.000 - 129.000; Tempo pieno

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Energy Jobline CVL in Northampton is seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager for an ongoing, outside IR35 assignment.

This hands-on role will own the design process, set up and improve design management systems, and coordinate consultants, subcontractors and design teams across pre-construction and construction phases. Projects up to £20m and Northampton-based, with an ongoing freelance requirement.

Competenze

• Experience with main contractor design management.
• Industrial, warehouse or shed project experience.
• Ability to set up and improve processes.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Available at short notice.

Mansioni

• Own the design process and implement systems and processes.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and design teams.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and approvals.
• Work across pre-construction and construction phases.
• Identify and resolve design issues to protect programme and cost.

Conoscenze

Design management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Availability on short notice

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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