Job Description:

Location - Stockport

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Our client is an established and growing business operating within the construction and building envelope sector, delivering technically complex solutions to major contractors, developers and clients across the UK.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and delivering specialist solutions across areas including doors, windows, curtain walling, cladding, roofing and façades.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded construction professional who enjoys working with detailed information, drawings and specifications and wants to play a key role during the pre-construction stage of projects.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their office-based team.

The role will sit between the client and design functions, ensuring complex enquiry information is fully understood, technically assessed and translated into clear requirements for the design and delivery teams.

You will spend a significant amount of time reviewing architectural drawings, technical specifications and CAD information, so the ability to work through detailed technical documentation with a high level of accuracy is essential.

• Reviewing architectural and technical drawings

• Analysing detailed enquiry information and project requirements

• Translating complex technical information into clear and concise requirements

• Acting as the interface between clients, customers and the internal design team

• Reviewing technical specifications and identifying key project requirements

• Reviewing CAD files and detailed drawing packages

• Identifying technical issues, inconsistencies and potential design considerations

• Supporting the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to design development

• Working closely with design, estimating and commercial teams

• Attending client meetings and providing technical input where required

• Communicating technical requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensuring technical information is accurate and complete before progressing projects

• Managing and reviewing large volumes of technical documentation

• Supporting the preparation of technical proposals and project information

• Maintaining accurate records of drawings, specifications and technical requirements

• Assisting with resolving technical queries during the pre-construction process

• Ensuring information is communicated effectively between the client and design teams

The successful Technical Manager will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within construction, building envelope, technical design or a related environment

• Strong experience reviewing architectural drawings and technical information

• Ability to interpret and understand detailed construction drawings

• Experience working with CAD files and technical drawings

• Strong understanding of technical specifications

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to process and retain large amounts of technical information

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence attending client meetings and communicating technical information

• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently

• A methodical and organised approach to work

• Stable employment history

• Comfortable working in an office-based environment

• Strong IT skills and confidence working with technical documentation

The business would consider candidates from a range of technical construction backgrounds, including:

• Technical Sales

• Technical Design

• Design Manager

• Technical Engineer

• Technical Advisor

• Technical Consultant

• Technical Coordinator

• Pre-Construction Coordinator

• Candidates with strong experience working with CAD files and technical drawings

• Candidates with experience across the building envelope sector, including:

  • Doors

  • Windows

  • Curtain walling

  • Cladding

  • Roofing

  • Façades

Experience with a main contractor, particularly a Tier 1 contractor, would be highly advantageous. Candidates from facilities management businesses with a strong technical construction background will also be considered.

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary

• Excellent package

• Office-based position

• Opportunity to join an established and growing business

• Strong exposure to technically complex construction projects

• Opportunity to work closely with major contractors and clients

• Excellent opportunity for career development

• Varied and technically focused role

• Long-term career opportunity

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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