Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager Bedfordshire £55,000 - £65,000 Join our client, a dynamic structural steel and architectural metalwork company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects through innovative fabrication technologies and experienced craftsmanship. From small to large-scale ventures, we excel in tackling unique architectural challenges, utilising comprehensive machinery and skilled technical teams to ensure top-tier results. Due to a number of project wins, our client is now in search of a high calibre Design Manager with specific experience in Architectural Metalwork. Responsibilities: Efficient Client Interaction: Lead client interactions to ensure satisfaction for both clients and our client. Requirement Alignment: Analyse project requirements and align them with detailing teams. Team Management: Direct subcontract detailing & engineering teams to produce compliant drawings/calculations. Communication Facilitation: Host and manage design discussions, calls, and meetings with clients, detailers, and engineers. Documentation Management: Maintain and update client & internal design programs & registers. Quality Assurance: Review Fabrication Pack to ensure incorporation of latest drawings and specifications. Budget Monitoring: Monitor budget allowances throughout the design process and identify potential shortfalls. Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers & Commercial Managers to align client requirements with internal budgets. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D, Advanced Steel, Tekla. Industry Leadership: Lead design in Balconies/Architectural metalwork Industries preferred. Additional Responsibilities: Estimating Support: Evaluate technical requirements for tender pricing and assist the estimating team with design queries. Product Development: Contribute to product development and improvement processes. Requirements Technically Experienced: Possess strong technical knowledge metalwork experience, balconies, balustrade etc. Effective Communication: Be able to communicate effectively and collaborate well within teams. Team Management: Experienced in the management of internal and external draughtsman For more information on this opportunity please get in touch with out steel and metalwork specialist Sharon O'Donnell