Average Design Manager salary in Stafford

Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & LogisticsCAD Design Manager – Up to £65,000 Per Annum + Car AllowanceMonday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pmMacildowie has exclusively partnered with a manufacturing business in Stafford to recruit a CAD Design Manager.The key objective is to lead an established in-house design team responsible for developing and mentoring team members, improving design processes, driving standardisation and automation.Main ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Design Team, overseeing priorities, workload, performance, development, resource planning and delivery of project outputs.Drive the continuous development of the Design function through improved processes, new technologies, standardised solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.Act as the primary point of escalation for technical queries, providing guidance and support to the Design Team.Drive design automation and standardisation across the function.Review and approve design packs prior to submission to clients.Develop practical solutions for non-standard applications, working collaboratively with internal departments and external partners.Coordinate with internal teams and external specialists to ensure structural calculations, wind load assessments and other compliance documentation are completed where required.Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise to internal teams, resolving design queries and updating documentation as necessary.Own and maintain design standards, templates and best-practice processes.Ensure effective document control and revision management procedures are followed.Balance technical compliance with commercial viability, identifying opportunities to minimise design-related project costs.Conduct occasional site surveys and meet with customer representatives to maintain an understanding of site challenges and ensure the Design Team remains closely connected to project requirements.Produce site-specific designs where required.Manage the design handover to the Projects Team, ensuring all documentation, design revisions and variations are accurately communicated.Lead root-cause analysis of design issues and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.The CandidatePrevious experience in a similar role with experience of leading and managing a design team.Proficient user of AutoCADAwareness and understanding of BIM.Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing a design team, including workload management, performance management and maintaining technical standards.Strong technical knowledge, with the ability to review, approve and value-engineer design solutions.Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, customers and installation teams to achieve successful project delivery.The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy and programme deadlines.BenefitsCompany bonus scheme.25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays.The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.

Job Description Summary The Secondary Design Manager will lead a geographically diverse team of designers, sub contractors, engineers and project teams working on protection and control schematics and substation equipment.The role will offer a high level overview of design and interface with various teams throughout the project cycle. Job Description The Secondary Design Manager is the technical guarantor of the proper performance of design works conditions in his/her field of activity, in matter of committed design budget (man days), deadline and Quality, in line with Customer expectation, while promoting ease of installation, operation and maintenance of the system. He/she plans basic and detailed design activities, manages & oversees detailed execution progress, coordinates delivery of required engineering documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection associated to concerned activity, based on Customer specifications and requirement, and internal standards. Scope of work & time schedule Establish, based on tender and contract analysis, and project strategy, the list of documents to produce for his/her field of activity Evaluates with PEM or PM engineering workload and deliverables dates for concerned package, and commits to such budget in man days and in time delivery Ensures on-time delivery of design, including Partner documents, to stakeholders with suitable quality Anticipate and mitigate delivery issues and recommend changes Lead & coordinate his/her design team Manage and monitor detailed execution progress and short-term plan Request from PEM or PM required technical coordination meetings with partners or key suppliers if & when appropriate, to synchronise respective designs Manage design time spent in man-hours on relevant activities Follows & implements project strategy Highlights scope or design changes (data for claims, VO..) Informs PEM / PM of design issues all along project execution and propose range of solutions for decision; follow solutions agreed up to resolution Analyse customer technical requirements Ensures compliance to customer requirements Represents customer interests in the design decisions at PM request Coordinate with Partners coordination regarding customer technical comments on their scope Looks for cost optimisation in all design phases and mainly during basic design Ensures technical consistency of design area Checks design subcontractor deliverables Desired Skills and Experience Relevant degree - electrical or mechanical, function of field of activity involved. Good level of years engineering experience in the related activity/discipline, preferably in project & EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil &Gas industry, or 2 to 4 Medium Set projects in position of Lead Engineer Experience of project technical management processes, preferably in a multi-disciplinary team’s context with multiple interfaces Several experiences in managing externally subcontracted design work package of various sizes Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution industry About GE Grid Solutions: At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector. Why we come to work:  At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition. What we offer: A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

The Finance & procurement Design & Implementation Lead needed in Stafford ref 377688The Finance & Procurement Design & Implementation Lead is the primary functional expert for the finance, purchasing and procurement elements of the ERP transformation programme. You will work closely with the Finance & Commercial Service Directors, Programme Director, Project Manager and the Implementation Partner to ensure the Oracle Fusion Cloud solution is configured to meet the organisational and statutory requirements of the Force at as well as broader transformation goals, adhering to the principle of “Adopt not Adapt”.You will own delivery within the finance, purchasing and procurement workstream and act as the critical translator between the technical consultants building the system and the police officers and staff who will use it daily. You will work closely with business change practitioners to ensure successful adoption and sustainable benefitsIf you are interested in the role, please email your CV to  quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared