Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Design Manager to oversee multiple design projects. This role involves leading the pre-construction process, engaging with clients, and ensuring design compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering expertise and experience in contractual administration.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension

Annual Bonus

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong Lead Design experience.
• Understanding of life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
• Knowledge of RIBA, FEL, and AEC.

Responsibilities

• Effective delivery of multiple engineering design projects.
• Lead the pre-construction design process.
• Liaising with clients and design teams.

Skills

Contractual administration

Design and build

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification/degree

Job description

Job Description

Role: Design Manager

Location: Kent and Hybrid

Package: 60-70K Basic, Company Car, Pension, Bonus, Annual Bonus, 26 days annual leave, plus more

Industry: Pharmaceutical

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class engineering business operating within the Construction and Engineering sector on highly prestigious life science and pharmaceutical projects.

Responsibilities

1. Effective delivery of multiple engineering design projects
2. Lead the pre-construction design process
3. Liaising with clients, client vendors, design teams, and internal technical and commercial teams
4. Traveling regionally to offices, client offices, and sites
5. Showing both technical and commercial awareness in the interest of relevant stakeholders
6. Design Compliance

Experience and Background

• Strong understanding of contractual administration, design and build, EPCs, and NEC contracts
• Strong Lead Design experience
• Understanding of life sciences, pharmaceutical, or related industries and technologies
• RIBA, FEL, and AEC knowledge
• Engineering MEP background
• Client-facing and communication skills
• Engineering qualification/degree