Design Manager

Lechley Associates; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Design Manager to oversee design programmes and quality standards. The successful candidate will manage design consultants and ensure compliance with regulations, while also having the opportunity for flexible working arrangements, including remote work. The role requires a degree-level engineering qualification and strong understanding of design within the water industry.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Additional holiday purchase opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%

Enhanced family leave policies

Share plan schemes

Free health & wellbeing services

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Holder of a degree-level engineering qualification.
• Possess CSCS accreditation or willingness to obtain.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage design programmes and scopes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and technical requirements.
• Manage design consultant appointments.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Understanding of design principles

Education

Degree-level engineering qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring design programmes and quality standards are met through the effective management of external and internal designers, stakeholders, and client teams.

Develop and manage design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, and schedules.

Contribute to and record design decisions, ensuring best practices and lessons learned are documented.

Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation and technical requirements.

Manage design consultant appointments and contribute to supply chain contracts.

Hold a degree-level engineering qualification.

Ideally possess CSCS accreditation or be willing to obtain it.

Have a full driving licence and be willing to travel to sites and client meetings as required.

Possess a sound understanding of design principles within the water industry and be familiar with client standards and regulations.

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Additional holiday purchase opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%

Enhanced family leave policies

Share plan schemes

Free health & wellbeing services

Green car scheme

Flexible working arrangements are available, with remote working options and some flexibility on hours if desired. Please discuss your requirements during the application process.