Job Description

Project Design Manager - Contract Role

📍 Location: Harwell (Hybrid)

📅 Start Date: ASAP

📆 Contract Length: Initial 3 months (with potential extension)

💰 Rate: £400per day

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Design Manager to support a project in Harwell. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering complex laboratory and clean room environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design process across the project life-cycle

Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved

Act as a key interface between stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication

Manage design risk, compliance, and build-ability considerations

Provide client-facing support, maintaining strong professional relationships

Experience & Requirements

Strong background in architecture or design management preferred

Proven experience working on clean room and/or laboratory builds (essential)

Valid SMSTS and First Aid certifications

Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

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