Freelance Design Manager
CV-LibraryWest LondoncontractPosted: 18 October 2026
Apply NowSenior Design Manager / Design Manager – Circa £70m New-Build Education Scheme – West London
Kingdom Search Limited is recruiting a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager for a leading national Tier 1 main contractor. The project is a circa £70m new-build education scheme in West London, now under way on site.
Job title: Senior Design Manager – Education – Tier 1 Main Contractor (Freelance or Fixed-Term)
Location: West London (M4 / Heathrow corridor)
Salary: £400–£450 per day (Freelance) / £60,000–£65,000 salary-equivalent (Fixed-term), NEG DOE
Job type: Contract / Fixed-term (circa 18 months) - NOTE: Permanent candidates may be considered
Start: ASAP The Role
It's a large project, and the client wants to strengthen its design function through to completion. You'll work alongside an established Design Coordinator and take ownership of design packages through the construction stage.
Location & Pattern
You'll need to be within a commute of West London. The role is mainly site-based, with some working from home as required.
Package
Freelance: circa £400–£450 per day, Ltd or CIS (NEG DOE)
Fixed-term: salary equivalent of £60,000–£65,000 (NEG DOE) Duration: Circa 18 months, through to project completion
What the Client Is Looking For
Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience with a main contractor (essential)
Experience managing design during the construction stage of large projects, including the consultant team, subcontractor design, technical queries, RFIs and information release
Education or DfE experience is advantageous but not essential. Experience on DfE frameworks would be a bonus.
A confident, organised communicator who can hold their own with consultants, subcontractors and the delivery team
Commitment to seeing the project through to completion How to Apply
Apply via CV-Library or email your CV to (url removed). Please include:
Your home postcode
Whether you're looking for freelance or fixed-term work
Your day rate or salary expectations
Your availability or notice period Shortlisted candidates may be invited to record a short optional video introduction to send with their CV.
Kingdom Search Limited is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, recruiting freelance and permanent professionals nationwide
Kingdom Search Limited is recruiting a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager for a leading national Tier 1 main contractor. The project is a circa £70m new-build education scheme in West London, now under way on site.
Job title: Senior Design Manager – Education – Tier 1 Main Contractor (Freelance or Fixed-Term)
Location: West London (M4 / Heathrow corridor)
Salary: £400–£450 per day (Freelance) / £60,000–£65,000 salary-equivalent (Fixed-term), NEG DOE
Job type: Contract / Fixed-term (circa 18 months) - NOTE: Permanent candidates may be considered
Start: ASAP The Role
It's a large project, and the client wants to strengthen its design function through to completion. You'll work alongside an established Design Coordinator and take ownership of design packages through the construction stage.
Location & Pattern
You'll need to be within a commute of West London. The role is mainly site-based, with some working from home as required.
Package
Freelance: circa £400–£450 per day, Ltd or CIS (NEG DOE)
Fixed-term: salary equivalent of £60,000–£65,000 (NEG DOE) Duration: Circa 18 months, through to project completion
What the Client Is Looking For
Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience with a main contractor (essential)
Experience managing design during the construction stage of large projects, including the consultant team, subcontractor design, technical queries, RFIs and information release
Education or DfE experience is advantageous but not essential. Experience on DfE frameworks would be a bonus.
A confident, organised communicator who can hold their own with consultants, subcontractors and the delivery team
Commitment to seeing the project through to completion How to Apply
Apply via CV-Library or email your CV to (url removed). Please include:
Your home postcode
Whether you're looking for freelance or fixed-term work
Your day rate or salary expectations
Your availability or notice period Shortlisted candidates may be invited to record a short optional video introduction to send with their CV.
Kingdom Search Limited is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, recruiting freelance and permanent professionals nationwide