Freelance Design Manager - Fire Safety (Hybrid)

Fawkes & Reece London; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Freelance Design Manager to lead the design process on an MOJ FSI Fire Safety scheme in the MOD sector. The role is hybrid with 3 days on-site in Haverigg and 2 days at home, with a competitive day rate discussed and weekly pay.

You will coordinate design teams, ensure timely delivery of design information, review drawings for compliance with fire safety legislation, and work to meet programme requirements while adhering to security standards and project goals.

Qualifications

• Proven design management experience in construction.
• Experience delivering secure government/defence projects is desirable.
• Strong coordination and process management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and maintain design programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process of fire safety.
• Ensure design information is delivered on time to meet programme requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant fire safety legislations.
• Coordinate fire strategies, compartmentation plans and and passive/active fire protective systems.
• 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

Fire safety coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Multi-consultant coordination

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Freelance Design Manager to lead the design process on an MOJ FSI Fire Safety scheme in the MOD sector. The role is hybrid with 3 days on-site in Haverigg and 2 days at home, with a competitive day rate discussed and weekly pay.

You will coordinate design teams, ensure timely delivery of design information, review drawings for compliance with fire safety legislation, and work to meet programme requirements while adhering to security standards and project goals.