THE ROLE

The Design Manager will support the team in enhancing our Design activities. The Design Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, coaching, mentoring, training, and supporting a team of Design Engineers / CAD Technicians to maximise their full potential, implementing training and coaching programmes to fulfil operational requirements in line with Company strategy, policies, procedures, and processes. The Design Manager will manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement and learning development of the Design team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of drawing standards and specifications.
• Manage and coordinate LCBP standards and inspection and accreditation process.
• Development and updating of Design SOP’s, Manuals, Procedures for your Department in line with legislative, regulatory, Company and Client requirements.
• Schedule and plan for upcoming works and provide updates to relevant Departments.
• Ensure all designs are tracked, monitored, planned and progress updated in relevant project management schedules and systems.
• Develop and implement standard design tools to build efficiencies in project execution.
• Demonstrating accountability and ownership for team performance, working with team on deliverables and liaising with functional management to resolve issues.
• Deliver internal and external communications to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health & Safety Statement and support Writech’s CSR initiatives.
• Proactively engage in all Company lead initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
• Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5years Fire Sprinkler Design Experience
• Experience using Revit
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) workflows
• Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to colleagues
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in leading and managing design teams.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.

Writech is an equal employment opportunities employer.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, we recognise the benefits it can bring to the workforce and our Client’s that we support. We celebrate difference and want our People to be representative of all communities, genders, backgrounds and skill levels. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our diverse representation is enriched by many characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and cultural experience.

We welcome job applicants from all communities, fostering a culture of inclusion for employees and respecting all individuals.

Our differences make us a better team – make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better business results.