Design Manager

Design Manager required in a Cladding company based in Liverpool.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leading the design resource allocated to a Project both within the department and using Design Sub Contractors to meet the requirements of the contracts.
  
  


• Personal contribution to the Companies Design output, as may be necessary to meet a specific requirement.
  
  


• Monitoring all Design output against project requirements.
  
  Taking such actions as may be necessary to ensure timely delivery of the Design.
  
  


• Providing a report for allocated contracts to the Operations and Commercial Management for presentation at the Companies monthly meetings and attendance at that meeting if required.
  
  


• Ensuring the Companies position is protected at all times during the design process which will require close collaboration with the relevant team


• Leading meetings held between individual Designers, Project Managers and Commercial Managers.
  
  If required, attendance at and contribution to design progress meetings with the Customer or his representative to ensure that design output is reviewed and is meeting the Customers' requirements and expectations.
  
  


• Ensuring that the design teams output complies with the Companies Documented Quality Management System to ISO 9001


• Ensuring that, where the Company has a ‘Designer' status under CDM Regulations, the Company's statutory obligations are discharged by the adequate production of Design Risk Assessment.
  
  


• Liaising with Technical Managers to ensure the quality and adequacy of the Company's Design output.


• Liaising with the Senior Management Team and continually reviewing design process to update when business needs require.
  
  


• Ensuring the prompt resolution of design related problems


• From time to time carry out related functions as may be required by any of the Company's Directors.

Essential skills/requirements:

• Computer literate, CAD Essential (proficient in Microsoft office, especially Microsoft excel)


• Quick learner


• Punctual


• Smart appearance


• Engaging demeanour with clients


• Commercially astute


• Excellent problem solver


• Process Driven


• Excellent Knowledge / experience of working within the roofing, cladding, and façade industry.
  
  


• Experience of working within a commercial / industrial service industry


• Extremely organised and able to manage a large workload, alongside prioritising appropriately.
  
  


• Excellent phone manner


• Must be able to work comfortably within a team whilst also confident enough to take control of their own diary management and ensuring all tasks are completed within the time required.
  
  Being able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis is a vital skill to be successful in the role.

Desirable skills/requirements:

• Experience dealing with other areas of Roofing, Cladding & Façade Remediation


• Previous work within a similar industry is highly preferable.
  
  


• Auto CAD proficient

Please apply with your most up to date CV and you will be contacted.