Design Manager

What Are We Looking For?

As part of our continued growth within the business, our in-house Design team is looking to hire a Design Manager to join us on a permanent basis in our Dewsbury office. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, working in partnership with our Delivery teams to service the Water industry.

The Design Manager will provide guidance and leadership to design personnel, be involved in the day-to-day work scheduling, prioritising workload and progress reporting. In addition, the Design Manager will be responsible to ensure that the design process adheres to RSE quality procedures, client specifications and the specific needs of the designed systems / products.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration across multiple client engagements from definition phase through to implementation.
• Work with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure the Design department is appropriately resourced (staff and equipment) to achieve committed work schedules.
• Day-to-day work scheduling of the team, setting priorities and reporting progress.
• Create and execute development plans across multiple projects and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Be fully aware of design and drawing procedures, ensuring all design work is compliant with RSE procedures.
• Resolve design issues between reviewers/checkers and drawing/document originators to ensure a consistent yet compliant approach is achieved.
• Manage multiple technical teams within budget and project schedules.
• Provide leadership to staff and sub-contract design personnel on workload, priorities, and design compliance.
• Manage client interaction and expectations across our design engagement.
• Participate in all programmes relating to performance evaluations and career development planning.
• Mentor the Design Office team and other staff members through formal and informal channels.
• Serve as a key participant in team and client meetings.

What Do You Need?

• A Degree/HND/HNC in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a senior engineering position.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Good project management knowledge including all aspects of project development, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Design estimation and cost planning knowledge and experience.
• Experience in personnel management.
• A good understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• The ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Persuasive, encouraging and motivating skills.
• The ability to elicit co-operation from a wide variety of sources including upper management, clients and other departments.

Who Are We?

RSE is a market leader in delivering engineered solutions for the treatment & purification of water. We offer the design, build and maintenance of water treatment and water recycling equipment with a focus on driving innovative carbon neutral technologies. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on efficiency and excellence in preserving the world’s most important resource.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 1500 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• Company Car Allowance.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.