Design Manager

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK manufacturer in construction is seeking a Design Manager to lead a skilled CAD team and oversee design standards. The role involves driving innovation in product design, including facades and cladding. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or construction, with skills in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. This full-time position offers a salary up to £48,000, significant benefits, and an on-site work environment.

Benefits

Up to £48,000 + bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Wellbeing support (Aviva Digicare+)

Enhanced family leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in design leadership within manufacturing or construction.
• Skilled in SolidWorks or Inventor & AutoCAD.
• Experience with sheet metal/fabrication design.
• Confident communicator and motivator, able to lead teams and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers, overseeing CAD output and design standards.
• Drive quality and innovation across products like facades and cladding.
• Manage both in-house and overseas design teams.

Skills

Design leadership

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Sheet metal design

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Manager

Full-time | Permanent | Up to £48,000

Sherburn (On-site)

Got experience in fabrication or sheet metal design? Ready to lead a skilled CAD team and shape the future of building systems?

The Role

Lead a team of designers, overseeing CAD output and design standards for a major UK manufacturer in the construction systems sector. You’ll drive quality and innovation across products including facades, gutters, and cladding, while managing both in-house and overseas design teams.

What's on Offer

• Up to £48,000 + bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Wellbeing support (Aviva Digicare+)
• Enhanced family leave & EV salary sacrifice scheme

What You’ll Need

• Strong background in design leadership within manufacturing or construction
• Skilled in SolidWorks (or Inventor) & AutoCAD
• Experience with sheet metal/fabrication design
• Confident communicator and motivator, able to lead teams and improve processes

Ready to make your mark with a market leader? Apply now and take the next step in your design career.