Design Manager: Architectural Metalwork (Sheet Metal)

Mitchell Maguire; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire is seeking a Design Manager – Sheet Metal to lead a design team and drive the development of architectural aluminium systems for demanding residential and commercial projects. The role involves managing a small internal team, promoting a range of aluminium systems, and visiting sites as needed.

You will design using AutoCAD, coordinate with clients, architects and project managers, and provide technical support.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal or architectural aluminium design.
• People management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and building regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design management for architectural aluminium systems for residential and commercial projects.
• Lead and grow an internal team of designers.
• Visit projects as needed, primarily in London, with national travel possibility.
• Develop detailed design specifications using AutoCAD for products and projects.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, project managers and internal teams.
• Provide first-line technical support by telephone or email and occasional site visits.
• Support new product launches and exhibitions as required.
• Review and analyse project and product designs.
• Manage projects valued up to £1m+.

Skills

Design management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

2D CAD

Job description

Mitchell Maguire is seeking a Design Manager – Sheet Metal to lead a design team and drive the development of architectural aluminium systems for demanding residential and commercial projects. The role involves managing a small internal team, promoting a range of aluminium systems, and visiting sites as needed.

You will design using AutoCAD, coordinate with clients, architects and project managers, and provide technical support.