Design Manager ESL

ESL UK; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineering Design Engineer to manage and develop a team of engineers and CAD technicians. You will lead multidisciplinary design projects in the regulated water industry and ensure quality and safety in deliverables. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in areas like Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, and a relevant educational background. This position offers competitive compensation and a positive team environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free parking

Gym access

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in the engineering design industry in a regulated sector.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop engineers and CAD technicians.
• Lead the design process on water industry projects.
• Ensure design deliverables meet safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Excellent IT skills

Education

HND or equivalent experience

Graduate degree

Job description

Permanent or Contract Full Time Available

Competitive salary.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Role Profile

• Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates.
• Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team.
• Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects.
• Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for design team and ensure work is undertaken using them.
• Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary.
• Ensure team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated.
• Ensure team produce design deliverables within agreed timescales and hours.
• Ensure team use appropriate standards, best practice and software tools.
• Ensure project change for design packages is fully recorded.
• Assist with estimating hours required for design packages.

What we require from you

• 10 years’ experience working in the engineering design industry in a regulated sector such as: Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges.
• Graduate, HND or significant experience from Technician level
• Good level of IT skills

Where

• Full time from our office in Trafford House, M32 0RS

Working from home

Possible on occasional basis when required provided agreed in advance. Hybrid possibility after probation at company discretion.

The Projects you’ll be working on

Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:

• Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide
• Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in regulated water industry.
• Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
• Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
• Experience building junior teams and capability of junior staff
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership.

What we can offer you

We offer an excellent package for permanent staff, including an employee benefits scheme, workplace pension scheme, and training and development opportunities.

For contractors, we offer a stable position outside IR35 in a positive and well-motivated team.

Our offices have free parking, as well as a free-to-use fully equipped Gym, showers and changing rooms. We are well situated just a 10 minute walk from Old Trafford tram stop.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]