Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Leominster Herefordshire
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
Design Manager
Timber Frame
Hereford
Salary DOE
Contract Role
A specialist timber frame manufacturer requires interim cover for a design manager within its in-house design function. The role has been created to provide leadership and continuity across live projects during a period of absence within the team. The successful candidate will oversee a small design team, act as a key customer contact and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to keep projects progressing efficiently.
As a Design Manager you will:
Manage and support a small in-house timber frame design team
* Act as the primary point of contact for customer design-related enquiries
* Coordinate activities between designers, external consultants and structural engineers
* Oversee design workflows and project scheduling to ensure programme requirements are met
* Support communication between internal departments and client teams
* Assist with design planning, resource allocation and programme management
* Review ongoing projects during the induction period and provide continuity across live work
* Maintain high standards of client service and project coordinationMust have:
Proven experience within timber frame design environments
* Previous design management, team leadership or supervisory experience
* Strong understanding of the timber frame design process
* Experience liaising directly with customers and clients
* Ability to coordinate effectively with structural engineers and design consultants
* Strong project coordination and organisational skills
* Experience managing multiple live projects concurrentlyIf you are looking for a contract design management position and can start immediately, apply below or speak to Annie Parker for more information.
Key Skills Required: Timber Frame, Design Management, Structural Engineering, Customer Liaison, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Construction, Scheduling, Offsite Construction, Stakeholder Management
This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics