Tekla Design Manager
hace 3 días
Stoke-on-Trent
Tekla Design Manager | Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire | Full Time | Working hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm, with flexibility if project demands require | £55,000 £60,000 per annum About Our Client Our client is a well-established UK engineering company that has been designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment for over 40 years. Their systems including conveyors, hoppers, feeders, and screening plants are used widely in the quarrying, recycling, and bulk handling industries. They also supply structural and architectural steelwork for construction projects. Safety, quality, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do, with a dedicated design office, in-house fabrication, and full installation services. What will your role look like? Lead and coordinate the drafting, engineering, and detailing team Serve as the main point of contact for project managers regarding DO resources and design changes Liaise with the Workshop Manager to ensure timely, high-quality handover of drawings Develop and maintain design quality standards, processes, and electronic records Organise kick-off meetings and technical reviews, monitoring drawing production progress Approve drawings and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards Record variations, track hours, and ensure projects stay on budget Manage day-to-day operations of the drawing office, including staff development, recruitment, training, and performance management Supervise workflow and processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, error-free, and to the highest quality Coordinate weekly team meetings to address issues, share updates, and coach the team to achieve goals Are you the right person for the job? Our client is looking for someone with: Essential: Proven experience managing a drawing office or design team Strong knowledge of engineering, materials handling, and project management Experienced in Tekla Trimble and Auto-CAD Understanding of UKCA marking, design risk assessments, and regulatory compliance Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills Commercial awareness, including budget management and recording variations The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and team priorities effectively Ability to undertake a full DBS check Willingness to travel to Devon (Newton Abbot) as required Advantageous: Engineering qualification Experience with writing process flow diagrams CSCS Card and SPA Quarry Card A background in Quality Control Experience coming from a grass root role in the industry, with a keen eye for the technical application of design / problem solving as well as the theoretical SMSTS qualification Whats in it for you? Lead and develop a talented drawing office team across Devon and Stoke-on-Trent Work with cutting-edge engineering software, including AutoCAD and Tekla (Trimble) Play a key role in designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment Pension scheme On-site parking 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR TPBN1_UKTJ
