Freelance Design Manager

Tradeline Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Design Manager for a high-profile new build hotel project in Hackney, London. The role involves managing design processes, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must have previous experience in hotel schemes and excellent technical and communication skills. The position is contract-based for 6 months with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager on hotels or high-spec fit-out projects.
• Strong technical knowledge across architecture, MEP, and interiors.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of design information between consultants, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design packages to ensure accuracy and buildability.
• Chair and document design team meetings, driving progress against programme.
• Resolve technical issues and support the project team during construction.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Report on design progress to the Project Manager and wider team.

Skills

Coordination skills

Technical knowledge in architecture

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Deadline management

Education

Relevant qualifications and professional memberships

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Freelance Design Manager

Location: Hackney, London

Project Type: New Build Hotel

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role: We are seeking a Freelance Design Manager to join a site-based team in Hackney on a high-profile new build hotel project. This 6-month contract requires an individual with proven experience in hotel schemes or complex fit-out projects, capable of managing the design process from early stages through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of design information between consultants, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design packages to ensure accuracy and buildability.
• Chair and document design team meetings, driving progress against programme.
• Resolve technical issues and support the project team during construction.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, client requirements, and quality standards.
• Report on design progress to the Project Manager and wider team.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Design Manager on hotels or high-spec fit-out projects is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge across architecture, MEP, and interiors.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work to tight deadlines.
• Relevant qualifications and professional memberships preferred.

If you're interested in the role or have any questions, please contact Charles Howe of Tradeline Recruitment