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Staff 86 | 86 Group are working with a well-established construction solutions business based in Leeds who work on large-scale projects across the UK. With a brilliant reputation, and a growing annual turnover, they are looking to welcome a new Design Manager to join their team.
* Job Title: Design Manager
* Basic Salary: In the region of £45k to £65k DOE
* Generous Car Allowance
* Location: The office is based in Leeds; however, you can be based anywhere in the UK.
* Travel Requirements: UK wide travel to sites as and when required, and occasional visits to Head Office in Leeds.
* Additional Perks: 20 days holiday, a 2-week Christmas shutdown, and Bank Holidays off, company pension scheme, and a genuinely stable and happy team to be part of in a growing business.
Brief overview of the role:
* Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion.
* Issue materials compliance documentation for approval.
* Understand, resolve, and relay calculation thermal and structural details to the site team.
* Lead, mentor, and inspire the design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
* Develop and execute design strategies that align with scope, budget, and compliance.
* Provide dimensioned sketches to the design team.
* Carry out detailed check measurement of design drawings on site.
* Manage the revision and approvals process of all drawings
Required skills and experience:
* Proven experience as a Design Manager / Design Coordinator with experience in the facades sector (ideally 5 years+).
* Strong understanding of design principles and be able to give examples of your work.
* Excellent working knowledge of design software AutoCAD, MS Suite, and Revit is desirable.
* Willingness to travel as required.
* CSCS card holder and strong understanding of UK construction health & safety regulations