Design Manager

Mansell Recruitment Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a seasoned Design Manager to lead and coordinate projects from conception to completion. Responsibilities include managing project performance, overseeing R&D spending, and building supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have strong design experience, preferably an engineering degree, and expertise in Oil & Gas or Renewable Energy. The package offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong design experience required.
• Engineering qualifications, degree preferred.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or Renewable Energy is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure project performance on time and within budget.
• Manage R&D spend and drive innovation.
• Build relationships with suppliers and track performance.

Skills

Strong design experience

People management experience

Supplier management experience

Technical understanding

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

The Role

Seeking a seasoned Design Manager to lead and coordinate projects from conception to completion. Your expertise in design and technical leadership will be crucial in ensuring smooth execution across various aspects of their solutions. Be the vital link that translates engineering brilliance into commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for project performance including on time and on budget measures against contractual obligations.

Using proven programming / scheduling systems to coordinate all aspects of a project from concept to final commissioning.

Managing the company’s R&D spend, driving innovation in key areas and recognising new supply opportunities through a sound technical understanding of our customers operations as well as our equipment offering.

Delegate workload amongst team and monitor technical teams KPI's ensuring both quality of work and timeliness.

Building relationships and communicating well with suppliers, tracking performance and obtaining favourable pricing.

Assessing new suppliers and selecting or deselecting them from procurement procedures.

Having a strong technical understanding to discuss and resolve issues quickly on site.

The Candidate

Strong design experience.

Engineering qualifications, degree preferred.

People management experience.

Supplier management experience.

Experience working within Oil & Gas or Renewable Energy is highly beneficial.

Knowledge of fabrication or metal manufacturing is highly beneficial.

The Package

Offering from £50,000 to £60,000 dependant on skills and experience. A higher salary may be offered to exceptional candidates that meet all requirements.