Design Engineering Manager - £55,000 - £65,000 A Year
Universal Business Team ·
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (negotiable DOE) + car or car allowance + BonusHours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday (flexible start/finish times)Location: Wetherby (office‑based), with 1-2 days per week on site nationwideHolidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays + birthday offBenefits:Car or car allowanceBonus opportunityFree on‑site parkingAuto‑enrolment pensionFlexible working hoursInformal rewards (team lunches and recognition for project wins)The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, highly respected specialist design‑and‑delivery business operating within complex care, healthcare and specialist environments.
Following significant project growth and the expansion of an in‑house BIM/CAD function, the business is now seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager to take ownership of design governance, team leadership and process maturity - ensuring high‑quality, coordinated design outputs across a high‑volume, multi‑project environment.
This is a pivotal role, reporting into the Operations Director, with real influence over quality, systems, people and future innovation. The RoleAs Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate all design activity across a diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £5k to £1m, focused on specialist equipment, hoisting systems, hydrotherapy and integrated environments.
You will provide structure, accountability and technical assurance to an in‑house team of designers, while acting as a key interface between sales, project delivery and clients. Key responsibilities include:Leading and managing the in‑house design team, setting clear expectations for quality, performance and deliveryEstablishing and embedding robust design management procedures, standards and governanceEnsuring design compliance with statutory regulations, industry standards and best practiceOverseeing design resource planning, workloads, deliverables and information release schedulesImplementing quality checks, KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvementSupporting commercial decision‑making, value engineering and cost control through the design processManaging design change control to minimise cost and programme impactActing as a client‑facing technical authority on complex and flagship projectsWorking closely with Project Managers to ensure seamless transition from design to deliveryExploring opportunities for AI, automation and potential offshoring within the design functionAbout YouThis role will suit a Design Manager who combines technical credibility with strong people leadership and thrives in a fast‑moving environment where multiple projects run simultaneously.
You will ideally bring:Proven experience managing and leading a design team within construction, fit‑out or specialist environmentsStrong understanding of design governance, coordination and assuranceConfidence reviewing, challenging and coordinating work produced in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM environmentsCommercial awareness with the ability to influence scope, cost and programme decisionsExcellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholdersStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage 50-70 live projects concurrentlyA proactive, improvement‑focused mindset with strong attention to detailExperience with COBie, BIM, specialist equipment integration or healthcare environments is beneficial but not essential.
Chartered or professionally accredited candidates (or those working toward accreditation) are welcomed, as are those with architectural, engineering or technical backgrounds.IND25