Design Manager

Design Manager

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Grassroots Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design and technical delivery of complex engineering projects from concept to completion.
  • Company: Dynamic company specialising in fire safety and critical infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team with exciting projects and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while leading innovative design projects.
  • Qualifications: Proven design leadership experience in fire safety or building services.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000

Location: Reading

Type of work and hours: Full-time, hybrid working with 1 day per week office-based in Reading

Are you an experienced Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer with strong technical knowledge of fire systems, building services or critical infrastructure environments? Our client is looking to appoint a Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of complex engineering projects from concept through to completion.

This is a senior role with responsibility for managing design outputs, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, supporting project delivery and ensuring all technical work is accurate, compliant and commercially robust.

This opportunity would suit someone with proven design leadership experience within fire safety, building services, construction or engineering. Knowledge of fire detection and/or suppression systems will be important, with experience of data centre or critical infrastructure projects.

Design Manager employer: Grassroots Recruitment

Our company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Reading. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside a competitive salary and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to lead impactful engineering projects in a supportive environment.

Grassroots Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager

Design Leadership
Technical Knowledge of Fire Systems
Building Services Expertise
Critical Infrastructure Experience
Project Management
Stakeholder Coordination
Technical Delivery