Design Manager

Design ManagerTimber FrameHerefordSalary DOEContract 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 concurrently

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

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