Exciting Opportunity: Design Manager at a Leading Construction Company in Stockport

Work Style: Onsite in Stockport
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Training and Benefits!

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a passion for leading creative teams and delivering exceptional design solutions? My client is looking for a talented Design Manager to oversee their Design Team, ensuring high standards of project delivery, customer satisfaction, and safety.

If you have strong leadership skills and a background in managing live design projects, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Manage: Guide, coach, and motivate the design team to maximize efficiency and quality across projects.
Team Collaboration: Chair monthly design team meetings, fostering teamwork and open communication.
Structural Testing & Calculations: Manage structural testing and calculations to ensure design integrity.
Design Process Management: Oversee the creation of live detailed drawings from initial approval through to construction and as-built documentation.
Project Review: Review all new projects after handover to ensure any information errors are corrected before design begins.
Design Standards Compliance: Maintain and enforce adherence to the Designs Standards Manual.
Proven Process: Ensure the Proven Process is followed meticulously
Design Reviews: Lead design reviews to ensure high-quality outputs and continuous improvement.
Tailored Support: Provide individual guidance to each designer based on their skills and personality.
New Dies Design: Design new dies as required for specific project needs.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in design management, leading teams, and overseeing multiple design projects.
Strong knowledge of design processes, structural testing, and calculations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
Ability to maintain and enforce design standards and processes.
A detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and safety.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Programme Adherence: Meet project timelines (target vs actual).
Customer Satisfaction: Monitor and improve customer satisfaction (NPS specific to design).
Right First Time (RFT): Ensure designs are delivered correctly the first time, minimizing rework.

This is an urgent role with immediate interviews and fast offers!

Why Join?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Flexible working arrangements (3:00pm finish on Fridays)

If you are passionate about leading a design team and delivering high-quality projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter or get in touch at 0161 528 6890

Role: Design Manager
Location: Stockport
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
Keywords: Design Manager, Project Management, Structural Design, Design Leadership, Team Management, Design Reviews, Customer Satisfaction, Quality Assurance, Project Delivery, Design Standards.

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