Design Manager Ref# V-56533

  • South West, Dorset, Wimborne Minster, UK
  • £60000 - £65000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-56533

We are partnering with a well-established and well-respected business based in Dorset that is known globally for its high-quality handmade products. They have experienced continued growth and their portfolio has expanded greatly since they were first established. Our client has a dedicated team of design and production engineers who develop new products and refine existing ones to help customers develop exactly what they need, often producing custom-made products. Their design capability allows them to be flexible, and modern and offer excellent customer service. Our client is now looking for a Design Manager to join their team.

As a Design Manager, you will provide proven leadership skills, as well as have the strong ability to problem solve and make sound decisions. You will be experienced in managing multi- multi-disciplined design team, delivering safe and coordinated projects.

 Key responsibilities:
  • Ensuring that the technical team are fully resourced and well directed with a clear understanding of their own job responsibilities and that they are supported in achieving these with appropriate training and development.
  • Managing the technical design solutions that maximise the potential returns from the development by ensuring all technical problems are effectively addressed.
  • Ensuring adherence to all statutory regulations, identify and promote products that will effectively achieve these.
  • Ensure timely production of working drawings, site engineering and technical details to allow the build programmes and overall strategic programmes to be met.
  • Lead, direct and monitor every aspect of the design team with a strong cross-functional leadership.
  • Execute business strategies and practices to constantly improve production capability, quality, costs, and customer service.
Experience and skill required:
  • Experience managing as a Design Manager, managing technical departments, leading multiple projects from conception to completion across varied sectors and methods.
  • Track record of success managing a design team
  • Ideally, a degree level however HNC/HND will be considered with the right experience.
  • Experienced and proficient user of Auto CAD, Revit software would be desirable within a building/ architectural/ framing environment.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate and provide leadership in the execution of complex designs.
  • Ability to establish good relationships with internal and external team members and stakeholders.
  • Results driven: An individual who demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work, Tackles problems head on and works to resolve them without delay.
  • Focus on excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searching for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Benefits for Design Manager:
  • Basic Salary: £60 – £65k
  • Pension scheme

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Design Manager. If you are interested in this vacancy apply directly via the form below. Alternatively, call Alison on 07483 025038 or e-mail alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

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