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Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Design Manager (Steel Fabrication)

Leicester Forest East
£45k – £55k/yr
Posted about 11 hours ago
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Design Manager (Steel Fabrication)

£45,000 - £55,000 + Training + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits

Leicester

Are you a Design Manager from a steel background, looking to join a well-established specialist company where you will be given full autonomy to lead an array of interesting complex projects ranging from structural steel frames through to bespoke architectural metalwork?

In the role, you will produce and design drawings and models for the steel and metalwork industry, including Secondary support steel, staircases, and balustrades, ensuring they are of high-quality and within regulations. You will be responsible for liaising with internal and external teams, and managing documents, with occasional site visits required across the UK, including to major sports stadiums.

This company has built its strong reputation over 30 years since its establishment, working within the steel and metalwork industry, with a range of prestigious clients; they excel in repeat business and have achieved continuous growth by providing high-quality services and solutions.

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This role would suit a Design Manager from a steel background, with experience using Tekla, liaising with clients, and managing projects, looking to join a tight-knit, collaborative company as you are given autonomy to head up interesting projects for an array of interesting clientele.

The Role:

  • Using Tekla software
  • Work on projects from structural frames to bespoke metalwork
  • Liaise with internal and external teams, occasional site visits
  • 41.5 hours a week, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 5:00, Friday till 4:00

The Person

  • Design Manager
  • Steel background
  • Reference number: BBBH27016a

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Skills

Tekla
Steel Fabrication
Project Management
CAD
Structural Steel Design
Architectural Metalwork
Client Liaison
Document Management
Technical Drawing
Modeling

Location

Leicester Forest East, England, United Kingdom

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