The Design Manager will support the team in enhancing the Design activities.
The Design Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, coaching, mentoring, training, and supporting a team of Design Engineers / CAD Technicians to maximise their full potential, implementing training and coaching programmes to fulfil operational requirements in line with Company strategy, policies, procedures, and processes.
The Design Manager will manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement and learning development of the Design team.
* Minimum 5years 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.Role and 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.