Fabrication Design Manager

Galliford Try Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try Group seeks a Fabrication Design Manager to lead the fabrication design team across flexible UK locations. You will work with operations to align with GT vision, manage health and safety, and ensure design solutions meet client and statutory requirements.

The role requires civil/structural engineering background, strong leadership, and proficiency with AutoCAD. Expect collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and suppliers on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSc in Engineering with civil/structural knowledge.
• Proficient with drafting software (AutoCAD or similar).
• Good command of Microsoft Suite and standard drafting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fabrication design team and coordinate with project delivery stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
• Manage budgets, resources, and schedules for fabrication design activities.
• Produce design input at outline, optioneering and detailed design stages.

Skills

AutoCAD knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Drafting standards

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role: Fabrication Design Manager

Location: Various/Flexible

To support the growth of the fabrication business, the business is looking to restructure and place a design manager overseeing the fabrication design department to work as part of the GT Fabs design team

What you’ll be doing:

• Work in conjunction with the Operations Director to form excellent relationships with the Fabrication management team, ensuring alignment through operational bases, maintaining a strong focus on the GT vision, values and culture.
• We’re seeking a strong leader with experience of working in the fabrication and welding industry who has successfully managed and developed teams, with the confidence to communicate with members of project delivery: in house, sub-contractors, clients and suppliers.
• Be the lead on Health and Safety, keeping up to date with latest legislation, company policies, training and statutory requirements.
• Always ensure alignment with key Client’s vision through delivery of the contracts, and ensure solutions are delivered sustainably with cost and carbon opportunities realised.
• Ensure compliance with all company commercial and financial procedures, review and complete contract documentation.
• Coordinate the operational delivery of projects by managing the fabrication design team.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
• Analysis of cost and value to ensure budgets are maintained and staff are efficiently utilised by effectively managing resource, supply chain, and planning to meet changing requirements.
• Maintain and build a high performing team through recruitment, training, mentoring, and communication, ensuring everyone is aware of their own personal responsibilities and outputs, in doing to identify areas for improvement and manage performance issues.
• Ensure rigorous processes aligned to BS EN 1090 & 3834 and the Business Management system (BMS) are developed and maintained that result in positive outcomes.
• Liaise with GT central functions Health & Safety, Environment, Commercial and Quality, review and implement improvement plans relative to KPI information.
• Produce reports and board papers as required.
• Provide design input at the outline, optioneering and detailed design stage of the project.
• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, GT Fabs standard designs and experience.
• Review Structural plans, designs, layouts and loading criteria.
• Consult with the Project Management team as to the ‘constructability’ of the steelwork structures.
• Support the ongoing development of the GT Fabs business by reviewing new technologies, new ways of working and software packages.
• Occasional site visits for field measurements and client meetings.
• Use Tekla and AutoCAD to develop layout, drawings, and designs that meet expectations and specifications.
• Review and interpret structural plans from the contractor/client.
• Review GT Fabs designs against client specifications, Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Apply 2D and 3D CAD skills in the creation, conveying or extraction of information related to the project work.
• Provide technical clarification to proposals, engineers, workshop and site personnel.

About you:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, experience with knowledge in civil and/or structural engineering, obtainable usually through a combination of experience and continuing education;
• Working knowledge of Auto Cad or other drafting software.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge in basic drafting standards and principles
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• The ability to pay close attention to detail, precision, and accuracy.
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face)
• Possess a “can do” attitude and provide to support to other members of the team as required.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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