Job Description
The Design Manager will support the team in enhancing our Design activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and Lead Design Engineers & CAD Technicians overseeing multiple design projects.
* Problem solving and resolution of coordination and design roadblocks.
* Management of drawing standards and specifications.
* Manage and coordinate LCBP standards and inspection and accreditation process.
* Development and updating of Design SOP's, 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.
* Analyse training needs in conjunction with Managers; planning and delivering training including staff onboarding.
* Ensuring technical competence is developed within the team and efficient work practices are maintained.
* Support and mentor the team members on building people capability; managing people risk and ensuring the employee experience enables them to achieve their goals.
* Demonstrating accountability and ownership for team performance, working with 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 lead 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 Fire Sprinkler Design Experience
* Experience using Revit
* Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) workflows
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to prioritise 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