The Design Manager Role
The Design Manager will support the team in enhancing our design activities. This individual will be responsible for leading, managing, coaching, mentoring, training, and supporting a team of design engineers/CAD technicians to maximize their full potential.
The Design Manager will implement training and coaching programs to fulfill operational requirements in line with company strategy, policies, procedures, and processes. They will also manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement, and learning development of the design team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and lead design engineers/CAD technicians overseeing multiple design projects.
* Solve problems and resolve coordination and design roadblocks.
* Manage drawing standards and specifications.
* Coordinate LPCB standards and inspection and accreditation process.
* Develop and update design SOPs, manuals, procedures for your department in line with legislative, regulatory, company, and client requirements.
* Schedule and plan for upcoming works and provide updates to relevant departments.
* Ensure all designs are tracked, monitored, planned, and progress updated in relevant project management schedules and systems.
* Develop and implement standard design tools to build efficiencies in project execution.
* Support design engineers to ensure they pass internal and external audits and inspections.
* Coach, mentor, and train employees with all aspects of design and related functions.
* Manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement, and learning and development of team members.
* Develop a workforce plan ensuring full compliance to the recruitment and selection process to secure staffing requirements on time and within budget.
* Develop, review, and amend job descriptions/key competencies for each role in the department.
* Analyze training needs in conjunction with managers; planning and delivering training including staff onboarding.
* Ensure technical competence is developed within the team and efficient work practices are maintained.
* Support and mentor team members on building people capability; managing people risk and ensuring the employee experience enables them to achieve their goals.
* Demonstrate accountability and ownership for team performance, working with the team on deliverables and liaising with functional management to resolve issues.
* Deliver internal and external communications to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
* Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Health & Safety Statement.
* Proactively engage in all company-led initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
* Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely, and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
* Experience using Revit.
* Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) workflows.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize work and manage challenging workload.
* Flexible, adaptable, and can-do attitude to work.
* Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to colleagues.
* Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in leading and managing design teams.
* Strong knowledge of design software such as Revit, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
* Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
* Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
Desirable Criteria:
* LPCB - Basic, Intermediate, and FHC Exams.
* Project Management Qualification.