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Design Manager (Structural Steel)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment 🇬🇧 Fakenham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

$45,000 - $55,000 Contract Manager

The role involves completing technical designs for commercial, residential, and industrial steelworks. Additionally, the candidate will manage a team of three design engineers and prepare technical reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • The role involves completing technical designs for commercial, residential, and industrial steelworks. Additionally, the candidate will manage a team of three design engineers and prepare technical reports and specifications.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have previous experience with metalwork designs and proficiency in SolidWorks. The role is suited for a Design Manager looking to step into a more senior position.

Benefits

  • Progression
  • 22 Days Holiday
  • Bank Holidays
  • Training
  • Overtime
  • Company Benefits

Key Skills

SolidWorks Technical design for steel structures Team leadership Project management Technical report writing Specification development Metalwork engineering AutoCAD Structural analysis Design coordination Communication with stakeholders Problem solving Mentoring junior engineers Quality assurance Time management

About Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Ernest Gordon Recruitment – Global Talent Solutions in Engineering, Technical, IT & Technology. Ernest Gordon Recruitment is a specialist international recruitment consultancy operating across Engineering, Technical, IT, and Technology sectors. From graduates to experienced professionals, we deliver bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to businesses across the globe. We identified a worldwide demand for a transparent, honest, and reliable recruitment partner. Our mission is to build long-term, value-driven relationships with both clients and candidates—providing sustainable recruitment strategies that support growth, innovation, and performance at every level. Our global reach is matched by local expertise, enabling us to understand regional market dynamics while maintaining a high standard of service, wherever you operate. We aim to be your go-to global recruitment partner by delivering results, fast and reliably. Why choose us: People First – Clients and candidates are at the

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