Design Manager

Seeking a Freelance Design Manager with proven Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or HMPPS project experience. Responsible for leading, coordinating, and assuring multidisciplinary design delivery across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage the full design process from concept to delivery.

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Coordinate architectural, M&E, structural, security, and specialist design inputs.

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Ensure compliance with MoJ Technical Standards, security requirements, and governance procedures.

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Lead design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder engagement (incl. HMPPS, governors, estates teams).

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Oversee design assurance, risk management, and CDM/BIM/ISO19650 compliance.

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Maintain the design programme and manage design deliverables, submissions, and change control.

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Liaise with contractors, consultants, and statutory bodies to enable design development.

Requirements

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Strong MoJ/HMPPS project experience (mandatory).

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Background in design management within construction or public sector estates.

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Understanding of secure environments, MoJ governance, and technical standards.

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Excellent stakeholder coordination, communication, and assurance skills