Design Manager

Our client, a leading specialist in curtain walling, cladding, windows, doors, and full building envelope systems, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This role offers the chance to work on varied and challenging projects while developing technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Our client offers a professional setting where career growth, high-quality design, and customer satisfaction are at the core of their success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who can take responsibility for projects from initial design through to construction, while also providing guidance and support to junior team members.

• Lead allocated design projects and assist the Design Manager with delivery of client briefs.

• Produce precise fabrication and detailed drawings using AutoCAD, with the ability to work in both 2D and 3D.

• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to develop workable solutions.

• Ensure all designs meet required standards, regulations, and specifications, including fire safety and CDM compliance.

• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to achieve technically compliant, high-quality results.

• Manage workloads, deadlines, and project documentation effectively, including QA processes and scheduling.

• Contribute positively to design and project meetings, maintaining consistent communication across departments.

• Attend client sites when required, representing the company to the highest professional standard.

• Previous experience in a similar role within the building envelope industry is essential.

• Strong technical ability in AutoCAD, with working knowledge of MS Office applications.

• Experience with Revit, SketchUp, or Rhino would be advantageous.

• Ability to confidently interpret and deliver complex structural and architectural information.

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).

• Full, clean driving licence.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible approach to varying workloads.

• Clear and confident communicator, able to present ideas effectively to colleagues and clients.

• Organised, resilient, and able to perform under pressure.

• Strong team player with the ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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