Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Golborne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Designated Individual for Temporary Works to lead innovative engineering solutions. This role involves managing design teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering high-quality project outcomes. You will collaborate with project managers and clients to create efficient designs while overseeing all technical aspects. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design solutions from first principles.
• Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design work and manage technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and regulations.

Skills

Design Solutions

Finite Element Analysis

Project Management

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

MEng/MSc in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

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United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

Job Description

• Represent the business as Designated Individual for Temporary Works according to BS 5975 and carry out all related duties such as procedure management, staff appointments, sub-contractor reviews, etc.
• Manage, produce, approve, and deliver Temporary Works Solutions as lead engineer, specifically stress assessments using steel, timber, and polymers.
• Capable of using Finite Element Analysis to conduct structural assessments.
• Capable of creating 2D and 3D models/drawings using relevant software (AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Line Manager duties for the growing design team in accordance with UL policy.
• Act as process owner for design-related activities.
• Lead the design work, liaising with the Operations Lead, Project Managers, and Commercial Manager to ensure the technical function is effective and efficient on all live projects.
• Review alternative build methods and practices.
• Keep up to date on new and innovative products.
• Assist the team in managing and compiling the overall project.
• Liaise with the Client's Project Teams to ensure the designs issued for planning applications are technically compliant with both statutory & Client design standards.
• Organise and manage regular technical coordination workshops, Package Reviews, and Design Team Meetings.
• Ensure translation of the conceptual scheme into an efficient and workable commercial solution.
• Oversee document control concerning registration and distribution of design and technical information.
• Liaise with key personnel within the project team in preparation for project costing and design works.
• Review tenders as part of the bid team to assess the quality of received information, identify value engineering opportunities, risks, collate consultants' costs, and prepare contractors' proposals.
• Review/interrogate the consultants' and subcontractors' drawings and hold package review meetings with relevant site team members.
• Keep the Contracts Manager informed of all design and technical issues that may influence productivity and progress.
• Monitor all production information and consultant activities against budgetary allowances and report variances.
• Ensure that United Living's drive for world-class Health and Safety is delivered in all aspects of your work.
• Ensure full coordination of all design aspects.
• Monitor changes from Clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and proposed changes by the construction team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working and delivering design solutions from first principles.
• MEng/MSc in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Structural, Civil).
• Chartered Engineer with relevant institution.
• Experience in leading technical teams.
• Ideally experienced as Design/Engineering Manager previously.
• Familiar with and experienced in working to National Grid / Cadent / SGN / NGN specifications and design procedures such as BS 5975, Eurocodes, etc.
• Management skills – staff, clients, commercial, and programmes.

Willing to travel – Full UK Driving License is essential.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

If you're ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Please include your expected day rate and any exclusions within your application.

As a business, United Living prefers to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if support is needed. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Sending such CVs will result in no fee applicable.