Design Engineering Manager

Engineering & Design ManagerGlasgow City Centre About UsWe are an industry leader in the design and manufacture of reinforced concrete and steel products, with a reputation for quality, innovation, and growth. As we expand our operations, we are seeking an experienced Engineering & Design Manager to lead our design team and shape the future of our products.The RoleReporting to the Operations Director, you will manage and develop a talented team of engineers, CAD designers, and administrators. Your mission: ensure world-class design standards, drive innovation in design for manufacture and installation, and deliver projects that meet stringent criteria for quality, cost, and schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, structure, and develop the design team to meet business growth needs.Drive standardisation, continuous improvement, and automation in design and calculation methods.Oversee the structural design of reinforced concrete and epoxy coated steel tanks to British Standards, Eurocodes, and international equivalents.Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery within budget.Liaise directly with clients to resolve detailed technical issues and represent the company with authority.Provide technical support to production, sales, and contracts teams.Monitor departmental performance and manage design resources effectively.Ensure compliance with internal QA/QC standards and third-party approvals.Champion innovation with solid modelling, computer analysis, in-house design systems, and BIM.Manage specialist subcontractors and coordinate with key suppliers.Maintain a safe, collaborative working environment.What We’re Looking ForDegree in Structural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.Chartered (or working towards chartership) status.2+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering design teams.Proven ability to lead structural and mechanical design across multiple disciplines and regions.Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete design, finite element analysis, and detailing.Experience with steel component manufacture drawings and BOM creation (desirable).Water industry or liquid retaining structure experience (desirable).Excellent planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills.A quality-focused, customer-first mindset with maturity in handling complex discussions.Enthusiasm for innovation, change, and building high-performance teams.What We OfferA pivotal leadership role within a growing and ambitious company.Opportunities to work on challenging, high-value projects in the UK and internationally.A supportive, collaborative environment where accountability, ownership, and success are shared values.Salary of £65-70k plus bonus and benefits package.Ready to shape the future of our design team?Apply below or get in touch for more information.

Created: 2025-09-11