Design Manager
- Warrington, Cheshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as Designated Individual for Temporary Works, overseeing procedures, staff appointments, and sub-contractor reviews.
- Lead design, production, and approval of Temporary Works Solutions, including stress assessments using steel, timber, and polymers.
- Conduct Finite Element Analysis and develop 2D/3D models using AutoCAD, Inventor.
- Manage and mentor the design team, ensuring best practices and compliance.
- Collaborate with Operations, Project Managers, and Commercial Teams to deliver efficient design solutions.
- Review alternative build methods and stay updated on industry innovations.
- Liaise with clients and project teams to ensure compliance with statutory and industry standards.
- Oversee document control, design coordination, and value engineering opportunities.
- Ensure all work meets Health & Safety policies and best practices.
- MEng/MSc in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- 5+ years’ experience delivering design solutions.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Experience in National Grid / Cadent / SGN / NGN specifications and BS 5975, Eurocodes preferred.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
- Competitive salary + company car/allowance
- Company pension (matched up to 8%)
- Life assurance (4x annual salary)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
- Training & development opportunities
- Cycle-to-work scheme & employee benefits platform
- early finish every Friday