Design Manager

Position Type

Contract

Location

South East England

Categories

Engineering, Project Management, Design

PM Group requires a Design Manager to aid delivery and support on-site design process and technical improvements at a pharmaceuticals project in the South East.

Responsibilities

Working as part of the project management team, providing technical support to the project.
Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the projects portfolio.
Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings.
Managing members of the design engineering team and managing the programme of design activities.
Scope definition for numerous projects.
Manage document control team and document control system.
Construction management including construction timeline, in order to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints.
Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors.
Act as main point of contact for design team and liase between clients, contractors and other team, to resolve issues and manage expectations.
Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors.
Plan meetings as required and capturing tasks and trackers.
Assist with managing final coordinated 3D model for handover.
Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required.
Oversee Project Timelines and budget.
Managing change and securing additional budget as required.
Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required.
Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols.
General process improvement, quality design, and risk management.
Developing engineering standards that support project delivery.
Other responsibilities in-keeping with the Design Management role.

Qualifications

Candidates must have proven experience of working as a Design Manager/ Project Manager/ Engineering Manager or similar on multiple projects with extensive technical design experience.
Candidates should hold engineering degree or HNC qualification, or equivalent.
A background of working on projects within the pharmaceuticals sector is essential.
Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential.
Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus on a multi-disciplined engineering team.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders.