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Freelance Design Manager
Location: Millom
Salary: £400.00- £600.00 per Day
Contract: Contract
Type: Full Time
Reference: DM Haverigg_1787059395
Posted: August 18, 2026
*MAIN CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - ONGOING - MOJ FSI FIRE SAFETY - HYBRID WORKING*
We're Hiring: Freelance Design Manager
Location: Haverigg
Sectors: MOD Fire Safety
Day rate: £400-600pd
Duration: Ongoing
We are looking for a Freelance Design manager for our working on an MOJ FSI Fire Safety scheme. 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. This is a hybrid working position with 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities of the Freelance Design Manager:
- 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.
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
- 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 01204 554886
