About this role

Design Manager

Ref: ARV-6580

Permanent

Design Manager
Offsite Construction 
c£55-60,000 depending on experience
Cambridgeshire
Full time, permanent

Key skills: Design Manager, timber frame, SIPS, closed panel

* Use your excellent technical skills and expertise in delivering sustainable buildings
* Provide essential technical leadership in the design process
* Be part of a Group who is a major player in offsite construction / MMC
* Hybrid working available – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Leading manufacturer of a sustainable MMC solution seeks an experienced Design Manager to take on a key role leading the design process in their projects working with education, healthcare and commercial sectors.

About the Design Manager role:
* Interpreting Architects’ drawings into buildable solutions
* Working closely with all colleagues and stakeholders from bid stage onwards
* Attending meetings as the project progresses
* Providing and developing scope of works, liaising with the relevant suppliers as well as your colleagues in manufacturing
* Working with the Design team to ensure provision of value for money
* Developing standards and product development

As Design Manager, you will have:
* Qualification in Architecture, Engineering or Construction
* Proven knowledge of either Timber Frame, SIPS or other closed panel systems
* High standard of written and spoken English
* Good understanding of Building Regulations and RIBA design stages
* Able to use AutoCAD and Revit software
* Passion for design and creative flair and excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, able to negotiate effectively and work under pressure
* Proven team player

Benefits include:
* Salary (depending on experience, qualifications etc) £50-60,000
* Bonus (potentially up to 12.5% of salary) paid annually
* 25 days’ holiday with additional days after 5 years’ service – able to purchase additional if required
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Hybrid working: up to two days work from home

If you would like to be involved in this excellent opportunity, please apply today or call Sue or Annie to find out more.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Our client recognises the contribution of all employees to deliver their business. They expect staff to value and respect diversity and to respond to the differing and diverse needs of others. They aim to have an environment free of bullying or harassment which would create an intimidating and unpleasant atmosphere impacting on staff wellbeing.

Tagged as: Design / Technical, Timber Frame,

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