Design Manager

Position: Design Manager

Location: Romsey

Salary: 55,000 - 62,000 DOE

An engineering company in Hampshire is seeking a Design Manager to lead a small team, overseeing the design and delivery of high-value machinery for projects in renewables, telecoms, and power distribution. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in mechanical or structural engineering with strong hands-on design experience. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, FEA, Mathcad, and Excel, along with knowledge of material selection and fabrication, is essential.

The role involves managing the team, reviewing calculations and drawings, guiding complex design work, and maintaining project documentation. Strong communication skills are required for client, supplier, and internal liaison. This office-based role offers hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on varied, high-value projects in a supportive engineering environment.

• Develop and refine design concepts, producing 3D models, detailed drawings, and specifications
• Plan, allocate, and oversee design activities across the team, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards
• Review, check, and approve calculations, reports, and drawings for accuracy, safety, and compliance
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including Lessons Learned, Design Improvement Registers, and technical records
• Research, specify, cost, and order both manufactured and bought-in components, ensuring suitability for project requirements
• Collaborate closely with build and commissioning teams, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues during implementation
• Continuously review and improve design processes, workflows, and standards to enhance team efficiency and quality.
• Support client and supplier interactions as required, providing technical input for meetings, reviews, and design clarifications.

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years post-degree experience.
• Experience in marine or subsea sectors desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience managing the design of small and large (multi-million GBP) projects from concept to completion.
• Hands-on design capability; able to approach design problems from first principles.
• Familiarity with design software and tools: Autodesk Inventor, FEA, Mathcad, Excel.
• Knowledge of material selection, fabrication, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, drawings, and calculations.
• Experience in ISO9001-compliant environments, including quality and productivity improvement.

• Salary 55,000 - 62,000 dependent upon experience
• End of year bonus
• Flexible working hours: core 8-5 with flexitime.
• 33 days holiday including bank holiday
• Private Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Pension

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