Design Manager

Location Virginia Water
Discipline: Principal Contractors, Residential
Job type: Freelance
Salary: ££350 - £400 per hour
Contact name: Michael Ogunyankin

Contact email: michael@borneltd.com
Job ref: V-69331
Published: 19 days ago
Startdate: 2026-03-27
Freelance Design Manager – High-End Resi | Virginia Water, Surrey | Immediate
 
A well-established contractor with a growing pipeline of high-end residential schemes is looking to appoint a Freelance Design Manager for a £20m one-off new build in Virginia Water.
 
This is a site-based role, working alongside the PM and commercial team, focused on driving design through delivery on a technically detailed scheme.
 
The Role
  • Managing design from pre-con through to delivery
    • Coordination of consultants, subcontractors & stakeholders
    • Driving buildability, programme and technical resolution
    • Working closely with PM and commercial team
    • Managing RFIs, design changes and technical queries
 
What they’re looking for
  • Experienced Design Manager — not a step-up role
    • Strong new build experience (high-end resi ideal)
    • Comfortable running a scheme independently
    • Strong coordination and technical delivery skills
    • Able to hit the ground running immediately
 
The Offer
  • Freelance (LTD company accepted)
    • Immediate start – interviews this week
    • Long-term pipeline beyond this project
 
If you’re available, or know someone solid, drop me a message
 
Michael Ogunyankin | Borne Resourcing | 07551 155 789 | Michael @ BorneLtd . com