Design manager Work, Jobs in Comberton, Cam (with Salaries)

Design Manager
D&A Engineering —Hitchin
- £60,496.33 - £80,849.39 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
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Design Manager
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- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Flexible schedule
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Marketing Manager
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £35,200 - £45,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Marketing
- English
- Annual leave
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Manager, Mechanical Design & Engineering
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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- Full-time
- Leadership
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- Annual leave
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- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Sales
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Analog IC Design Manager
Semtech —Stansted
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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- Organisational skills
- Flexible schedule
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Lead Hardware Design Engineer
PA Consulting —Melbourn
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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- Full-time
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- DevOps
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
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- System design
- Annual leave

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Design Manager

D&A Engineering -
Hitchin

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Job details

Full-time
£60,496.33 - £80,849.39 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

AutoCAD
Fabrication
Microsoft Office
SolidWorks
Tekla
Microsoft Project

Full job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead our in-house design and engineering team within a specialist metalwork fabrication company. The successful candidate will oversee the design, coordination, and technical delivery of architectural and structural metalwork projects from concept through manufacture and installation.

The role requires extensive experience in architectural metalwork, including balustrades, façades, aluminium cladding systems, structural steelwork, staircases, and bespoke fabricated components. The Design Manager will ensure all designs are compliant, buildable, commercially viable, and delivered in accordance with project programmes and client expectations.

Design Management

Lead and manage the design department, allocating resources across multiple live projects.
Oversee the production of high-quality fabrication drawings, GA drawings, detailed manufacturing drawings, and installation information.
Review and approve design documentation prior to client submission and manufacture.
Ensure designs comply with project specifications, building regulations, Eurocodes, British Standards, and relevant industry guidance.
Manage the design programme to meet contractual milestones.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance to designers and project engineers.
Develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions for complex fabrication challenges.
Review structural calculations and coordinate with external structural engineers where required.
Ensure designs are suitable for fabrication, transportation, and installation.
Drive continuous improvement in design standards, processes, and quality.

Project Coordination

Attend design team meetings with architects, structural engineers, façade consultants, and main contractors.
Coordinate design information with other trades using BIM and clash detection processes.
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Technical Queries (TQs), and design change control.
Support project managers during pre-construction and construction phases.

Manufacturing Support

Liaise closely with production and workshop teams to ensure design intent is maintained during fabrication.
Resolve manufacturing and site-related technical issues.
Review fabrication methods and identify opportunities for efficiency and value engineering.

Client Management

Act as the principal technical contact for clients during the design phase.
Present design proposals and engineering solutions to clients and consultants.
Build strong working relationships with customers and supply chain partners.

Team Management

Manage and mentor design engineers, detailers, and CAD technicians.
Conduct performance reviews and identify training requirements.
Promote a collaborative and proactive working environment.

Products and Systems

The Design Manager should have experience designing and managing projects involving:

Architectural balustrade systems
Aluminium façade systems
Aluminium rainscreen cladding
Curtain wall support steelwork
Structural steelwork
Feature staircases
Secondary steelwork
Architectural metalwork
Privacy screens
Canopies
Brise soleil systems
Bespoke fabricated aluminium and steel components

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 8–10 years' experience within architectural metalwork or specialist subcontracting.
Proven experience managing design teams.
Extensive knowledge of:
Aluminium fabrication
Structural steel fabrication
Balustrade systems
Façade engineering
Aluminium cladding systems
Architectural metalwork
Strong understanding of fabrication and installation processes.
Experience working with Tier 1 contractors and major developers.
Excellent knowledge of:
Eurocodes
British Standards
Building Regulations
CDM Regulations
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Software Experience

Experience using:

AutoCAD
Tekla Structures (desirable)
Advance Steel
SolidWorks (desirable)
BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Suite

Pay: £60,496.33-£80,849.39 per year

Work Location: In person

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