Senior Design Manager

Harvey Jacob Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site-Based Senior Design Manager for a flagship project in Bedfordshire. This long-term freelance role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile automated industrial unit, ensuring seamless design coordination and quality control. You will act as the key link between various stakeholders, manage technical coordination, and oversee design implementation on-site. This position promises excellent career progression and a competitive day rate based on experience, making it a fantastic opportunity for seasoned professionals looking to make an impact in the construction sector.

Benefits

Long-term freelance opportunity

High-profile project

Career progression

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Experienced Design Manager with a strong site-based background.
• Excellent understanding of structural, architectural, and MEP coordination.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key link between design teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee design implementation on-site, ensuring compliance with drawings.
• Manage technical coordination and resolve clashes efficiently.

Skills

Design Management

Site Coordination

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

MEP Coordination

Job description

Freelance Site-Based Design Manager Flagship Project

Location: Bedfordshire

Start Date: May 2025

Contract: Long-term freelance 3+ Yrs

The Project

We are recruiting a Site-Based Senior Design Manager for a flagship project in Bedfordshire. This is a high-profile project that includes a fully automated industrial unit with high-end offices and commercial space.

You will be working on-site, representing the main contractor to ensure seamless design coordination, problem-solving, and quality control throughout the build.

The Role

As the Senior Design Manager, you will:

1. Act as the key link between design teams, contractors, and consultants
2. Oversee design implementation on-site, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications
3. Manage technical coordination, resolving clashes and driving efficient solutions
4. Ensure integration of automated systems, MEP, and industrial racking layouts
5. Maintain high-end finishes in the office and commercial spaces
6. Handle design variations, RFIs, and change management efficiently
7. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Design Manager with a strong site-based background
• Proven track record in large industrial, hospitals, airports, life sciences, data centres, or automated projects would be advantageous
• Excellent understanding of structural, architectural, and MEP coordination
• Ability to problem-solve on-site, working closely with construction teams
• Strong communication skills to liaise with contractors, consultants, and clients

What's on Offer?

• Long-term freelance opportunity with a leading construction company
• High-profile project, excellent for career progression
• Competitive day rate, based on experience