Freelance Design Manager – Defence & Secure Projects

Fawkes & Reece London; Crawley; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay on Friday

Rate discussion

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Freelance Design Manager to oversee the design process from pre-construction through to delivery on a Crawley-based project. You will coordinate design teams, review drawings, and ensure on-time information flow to meet programme requirements.

The role offers a day rate of £400–£450 with weekly pay on Fridays and an ongoing duration. You will interact with site and commercial teams to resolve design issues and ensure compliance with security standards and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within construction projects.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and technical compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and maintain design programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Ensure design information is delivered on time to meet programme requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements, security standards, and buildability.
• Lead design team meetings and manage the flow of information between stakeholders.
• Work closely with site and commercial teams to resolve design issues and maintain project progress.
• Ensure design solutions meet MOD and secure facility requirements.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder coordination

Consultant management

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Freelance Design Manager to oversee the design process from pre-construction through to delivery on a Crawley-based project. You will coordinate design teams, review drawings, and ensure on-time information flow to meet programme requirements.

The role offers a day rate of £400–£450 with weekly pay on Fridays and an ongoing duration. You will interact with site and commercial teams to resolve design issues and ensure compliance with security standards and