Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Design Manager to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves delivering innovative design solutions, leading technical teams, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept to completion. You will be responsible for coordinating with clients and subcontractors, managing technical workshops, and utilizing advanced software to create detailed models and drawings. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a top-tier construction environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering design solutions from first principles.
• Chartered Engineer with relevant institution and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the business as Designated Individual for Temporary Works.
• Create 2D and 3D models/drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Technical Team Leadership

Design Solutions from First Principles

Client Coordination

Education

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Structural Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Job Description

About the job

We are working with a top tier construction company who are looking to employ a Design Manager on a full-time basis.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Capable with use of Finite Element Analysis to conduct structural assessments
• Capable of creating 2D and 3D models/drawings using relevant software (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Ensure that all aspects of the design are fully co-ordinated
• Monitor changes from Clients, design consultants, subcontractors and proposed changes by the construction team
• 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

What do we need from you?

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working and delivering design solutions from first principles
• MEng/MSc in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Structural, Civil)
• Charted Engineer with relevant institution
• Experience in leading technical teams
• Ideally experienced as Design / Engineering Manager previously.
• Ideally familiar with and experience working to Grid / Cadent / SGN / NGN specifications and design procedures such as BS 5975, Eurocodes etc.
• Willing to travel – Full UK Driving License is essential

The salary is indicative and based on experience.