Project Design Manager

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization in the UK seeks an experienced Project Design Manager to take ownership of innovative design projects from concept to delivery. You'll manage design projects, ensure adherence to industry standards, and mentor a collaborative design team. This full-time role offers competitive salary and excellent growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in design and project management.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar CAD software).
• Previous experience managing and mentoring design teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects from concept through to completion.
• Oversee project lead times and ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as primary liaison with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Design management

SolidWorks proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring design teams

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

The Role: Project Design Manager

Are you an experienced Project Design Manager looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of innovative design projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring high-quality results every time. You’ll play a key role in shaping designs with tooling, manufacturing, and production efficiency in mind, while also bringing your own creativity to the table.

Based in Sawtry, this is a full-time, permanent position within a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation in its industry. As a Project Design Manager, you’ll join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact, while enjoying excellent scope for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects from concept through to completion, ensuring industry standards are met.
• Oversee project lead times, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Lead and mentor the design team, including reviews and development support.
• Act as the primary liaison with stakeholders and external customers.
• Conduct project reviews and lead design meetings.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide guidance on design for tooling and production.
• Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Support tooling development and attend tool trials when required.
• Collaborate with sales, tooling, and production teams to deliver customer-focused projects.

Skills / Experience

• Strong background in design and project management.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar CAD software).
• Proven ability to design with tooling, manufacturing, and production efficiency in mind.
• Previous experience managing and mentoring design teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of relevant design standards.

Salary & Working Hours

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent role.
• Standard Monday to Friday working hours (exact pattern to be confirmed at interview).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discount.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If the position of Project Design Manager is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you have any questions regarding this Project Design Manager role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office on (phone number removed).