Design Manager

ERSG Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Birmingham is looking for a Design Manager to oversee a specialist engineering design team. The successful candidate will act as the primary client contact, ensuring high-quality work delivery, compliance with UK regulations, and team competence. Essential qualifications include a relevant engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status, along with strong knowledge of the UK Energy sector. The role offers the opportunity to manage budgets, risks, and contract variations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Energy sector and DNO clients required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team for project delivery.
• Act as primary contact for clients on project opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Energy sector

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Autodesk

Proficient in MS365

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Design Manager

The Design Manager will lead a specialist engineering design team, overseeing technical delivery, interfaces, commercial matters, and project documentation. The role acts as a technical authority within the organisation, responsible for developing team capability, ensuring quality, and managing budgets, risks, and contract variations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact and coordinate project opportunities.
• Lead and manage the team to deliver high-quality work on time and to required standards.
• Oversee and approve design checks, reviews, constructability assessments, and technical sign-off.
• Ensure team competence, compliance with UK regulations, and adherence to CDM2015.
• Manage risk, including HAZOP / HAZID / HAZAN activities, and ensure construction / operational needs are met in designs.
• Apply project management techniques for accurate forecasting, programming, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality systems and processes.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• Chartered Engineer
• Strong knowledge of the UK Energy sector and DNO clients.
• Proven multidisciplinary project management and commercial understanding.
• Experience with CDM2015 and health & safety responsibilities.
• Proficient in Autodesk and MS365.
• Strong communication skills and experience preparing tenders / proposals.

Desired Skills and Experience

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.