Design Manager

Tekla Structures (Trimble) experience is essential for this role and candidates without it will not be considered.

A well-established Engineering Firm in Dewsbury is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to lead its detailing function. This is a great opportunity for a senior professional to step into a leadership role, overseeing projects, people, and delivery across structural and secondary steelwork.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare cashback plan
• 25 days holiday (rising to 28) + bank holidays
• Death in service (1x salary)
• 1:30pm finish every Friday

The Role

You will lead the detailing team, ensuring high-quality models and drawings are delivered on time and to client requirements. Acting as the key link between office, workshop, and clients, you will manage workload, support the team, and ensure outputs are practical and buildable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the detailing team, providing guidance and oversight
• Oversee modelling and drawing output for structural and secondary steelwork
• Review and approve drawings before issue
• Coordinate with production, site teams, engineers, and clients
• Manage workload, deadlines, and resource allocation
• Ensure all work meets required standards and specifications
• Identify issues early and implement practical solutions
• Support continuous improvement across processes and delivery

To be considered for this role, we are looking for: strong experience within steelwork environment, a solid understanding of fabrication and erection processes, previous experience in a senior or team lead role, the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, strong communication and organisational skills, a proactive and solution-focused approach, and a full UK driving licence.

For more information surrounding this opportunity please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3 Recruitment on 01484 645 269.