Freelance Design Manager

Company: Fawkes & Reece
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

*MAIN CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – 20 WEEK PROJECT – MOD NEW BUILD FIRE IMPROVEMENTS*

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We’re Hiring: Freelance Design ManagerLocation: WarringtonSectors: MOD New BuildDay rate: £400-450 pdDuration: 20 weeks

We are looking for a Freelance Design manager for our client based from the Warrington office. This is for a main contractor on a MOD fire improvements project, security clearance is not essential as contractor can put you through the clearance.

Key Responsibilities of the Freelance Design Manager:

  • Manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications/Experience as a Freelance Design Manager:

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction sector.
  • Experience delivering secure government, defence, custodial, or highly regulated projects is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of design coordination and technical compliance.
  • Ability to manage multiple consultants and maintain design programmes.

What’s on offer:

  • Day rate – to be discussed with myself. xwzovoh
  • Weekly pay on a Friday.

How to apply:

Please apply to this advert with your CV and we will give you a call or call Sam on

Posted: April 2nd, 2026