Design Manager Troon, Scotland
Job description
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Design Manager
Alexanders Timber Design is a leading Timber Frame and Roof Truss manufacturer for the house building sector and one of the key business units of Glennon
Brothers who are a leading timber processor in the UK & Ireland with a strong growth story. We are a growing and expanding business with further ambitious growth ahead of us as we plan our relocation to a new site in Irvine. As a leader in the Green Tech industry our bespoke facility in Irvine will be equipped with a manufacturing line that has state-of-the-art technology.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Timber Frame, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join an ambitious expanding business. Due to our continued growth, we require a Design Manager to join and lead our in-house design team in our Irvine Office.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage design programmes in line with client contractual agreements.
- Management of the Timber Frame and Truss design and estimating team while also leading specific Timber Frame design projects.
- Manage all technical aspects of the business, including internal & external queries.
- Work closely with the estimating team to contribute technical knowledge and value engineering at tender stage.
- Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure all information for manufacture is in line with manufacturing requirements and improve processes where required.
- Manage and develop a team of in-house designers, setting targets and reporting on progress.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key accounts.
- Liaising with client design teams and external consultants in relation to live projects.
- Liaising with site teams in relation to queries arising.
Skills Profile
- Ideally several years’ experience in Timber Frame or modular build design.
- Proficient in AutoCAD software.
- Develop drawings for new and existing projects.
- Ability to read and understand architectural/engineering drawings.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Dependable, flexible
- Enthusiastic & self-motivated.
- Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Excellent attention to detail.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Troon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
