At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to deliver high-quality fabrication and maintenance projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a hands-on role with opportunities for continuous improvement and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by bridging design and production in exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in fabrication and strong CAD skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 40000 £ per year.
Were looking for a hands-on Technical Design Manager to lead a small team, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient delivery of fabrication and maintenance projects. Youll manage a CAD team and a workshop of fabricators and maintenance staff, acting as the link between design, production, and the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and manage CAD and workshop teams
- Plan and schedule fabrication, maintenance, and design workloads
- Ensure CAD drawings are accurate, practical, and fit for manufacture
- Oversee quality, health & safety, and compliance standards
- Manage materials, procurement, stock levels, and costs
- Act as the key liaison between design, workshop, project office, and procurement
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and collaboration
About You
- Proven experience in a workshop/fabrication environment, ideally managing a small team
- Strong understanding of fabrication, carpentry, machining, and maintenance
- Confident using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Able to interpret and validate technical drawings
- Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
- Hands-on, solutions-focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines
- Solid IT skills (MS Office) and good knowledge of health & safety
Desirable
- Trade or engineering qualification
- CAD design experience and design-for-manufacture knowledge
- Maintenance or facilities experience
- Safety certifications (IOSH, First Aid, etc.)
Design and Technical Manager employer: Dolphin Stone Consultancy Ltd
As a Design and Technical Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth within the fabrication and maintenance sectors. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of work and life, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Dolphin Stone Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
