Rate: £350 – £400 per day (CIS/Ltd)
O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading façade contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager to join their team, working on a portfolio of high-profile façade replacement and fire remediation projects across Central London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work. You will play a key role in managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, coordinating consultants, manufacturers and client teams to ensure programmes are achieved and technical information is delivered on time.
You will be joining an experienced and collaborative team with long-term freelance work available on technically challenging remediation schemes.
Role Overview
Title: Freelance Design Manager
Sector: Façade / Fire Remediation
Location: Central London
Rate: £350 – £400 per day (CIS/Ltd)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Long-term freelance
Responsibilities
Managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion
Coordinating architects, consultants, façade manufacturers and subcontractors to ensure design information is issued in line with programme
Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and design documentation for compliance and buildability
Managing the design approval process with clients, consultants and statutory authorities
Identifying and resolving design and technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
Working closely with commercial, project management and site teams to ensure successful project delivery
Attending design, progress and client meetings while maintaining accurate design trackers and programme updates
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Design Manager within the construction industry
Experience working for a façade subcontractor, façade manufacturer or on façade/fire remediation projects is essential
Strong understanding of façade systems, cladding and fire remediation works
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing technical submissions
Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
Able and willing to commute to Central London
If you're a Design Manager with previous façade or fire remediation experience looking for a long-term freelance opportunity, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email to (url removed).
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day