Design Manager / £600 per day (Inside IR35) / 2–3 days per week on site (Glasgow) / 6-month contract

Job description

• £600 per day (Inside IR35)

• 2–3 days per week on site (Glasgow)

• 6-month contract

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to lead the delivery of UK power transmission & distribution design projects, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving projects from concept through to completion.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing engineering design projects across the full lifecycle (FEED through to construction support and close-out), ensuring delivery to programme, cost, safety, and quality requirements.

• Acting as Project Manager on design-only projects or Design Manager on Design & Build / EPC schemes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining effective design integration.

• Leading client and stakeholder engagement, project reporting, governance, and contract support, including proposals, presentations, and negotiations.

• Driving a strong Safety by Design culture, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, industry best practice, and integrated management systems.

Next Steps:

If you’re an experienced Design Manager with a background in power transmission and distribution and are looking for a high-impact contract role, apply now.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English