What Are We Looking For?

Greenacre Environmental Systems is looking to grow our in-house Design team with the addition of a Design Manager to join us on a permanent basis in our Dewsbury office. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small team of CAD Engineers and work with our Delivery team to deliver specialist ventilation system projects.

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 for ensuring the timely delivery of all design requirements.

Some of Your Key Duties of the Role Include:

• Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration across multiple client engagements from definition phase through to implementation.
  
  
• 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 Greenacre 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.
  
  What Do You Need?
  
  
• A Degree/HND/HNC in Engineering or equivalent.
  
  
• Proven experience in a design lead position.
  
  
• Experience of managing design teams.
  
  
• Knowledge of sheet metal or plastic fabrication would be beneficial.
  
  
• Good project management knowledge including all aspects of project development, design, construction, and commissioning.
  
  
• Experience in personnel management.
  
  
• A good understanding of mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
  
  
• Persuasive, encouraging and motivating skills.
  
  
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  Greenacre – Who Are We?
  
  Greenacre Environmental is part of the RSE group of companies, providing specialist ventilation solutions. Greenacre are leaders in controlling gases, odours, fumes, dusts and temperature related emissions across a range of industries.
  
  With focus on the UK’s water industry, Greenacre deliver a wide range of projects to meet the DSEAR, COSHH and Odour requirements of our clients.
  
  RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, RSE’s unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
  
  This is an exciting time as we transition to managing an increase in business through our own success, but also through the wider RSE portfolio.
  
  RSE – Who Are We?
  
  Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery using installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.
  
  We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff plays a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 2000 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that 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, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.
  
  What We Offer
  
  
• Competitive industry salary
  
  
• Car Allowance
  
  
• Holiday Allowance of 28 days per annum
  
  
• A flexible career development path, with great development opportunities
  
  
• Company Pension Scheme up to 5% matching employee contribution
  
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
  
  
• Online retail discount platform
  
  
• 37.5 hour working week – Early finish on a Friday