Design Manager (Steel Fabrication)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Company vehicle

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Design Manager with a steel background to lead a portfolio of complex projects, from structural frames to bespoke metalwork. You will produce designs, manage documents, and liaise with clients and teams, with occasional UK site visits.

The role offers autonomy and leadership within a well-established specialist firm, with a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, 41.5 hours per week, and benefits including training plus a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams in steel fabrication projects.
• Proven ability to produce accurate drawings and models.
• Strong liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce and design drawings and models for steel and metalwork.
• Head projects from structural frames to bespoke metalwork.
• Coordinate with teams and manage project documentation; occasional site visits.

Skills

Design management

Steel fabrication

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Design Manager (Steel Fabrication)

£45,000 - £55,000 + Training + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits

Leicester

Are you a Design Manager from a steel background, looking to join well-established specialist company where you will be given full autonomy to lead an array of interesting complex projects ranging from structural steel frames through to bespoke architectural metalwork?

In the role you will produce and design drawings and models for the steel and metalwork industry, including Secondary support steel, staircases, and balustrades, ensuring they are of high-quality and within regulations. You will be responsible for liaising with internal and external teams, and managing documents, with occasional site visits required across the UK, including to major sports stadiums.

This company has built its strong reputation over 30 years since its establishment, working within the steel and metalwork industry, with a range of prestigious clients.; they excel in repeat business and have achieved continuous growth by providing high-quality services and solutions.

This role would suit a Design Manager from a steel background, with experience using Tekla, liaising with clients, and managing projects, looking to join a tight-knit, collaborative company as you are given autonomy to head up interesting projects for an array of interesting clientele.

The Role:

• Using Tekla software
• Work on projects from structural frames to bespoke metalwork
• Liaise with internal and external teams, occasional site visits

41.5 hours a week, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 5:00, Friday till 4:00

The Person

Design Manager

Steel backgroundReference number: BBBH27016a

Design, Engineering, Engineer, DFM, Manufacture, Manufacturing, Mechanical, CAD, Leicester, East Midlands, Product, Development, Metalwork, Steel, Project, Site, Detail

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.