Job Title: Design & Operations Manager
Location: Basingstoke, London
Salary: Up to £75,000
About the Company:
Our client is a leading name in the architectural and structural metalwork industry, renowned for delivering high‑profile projects across London and the Southeast. With an exceptional in‑house team and a commitment to innovation, quality, and precision, they specialise in bespoke metalwork packages for major commercial, residential, and infrastructure schemes.
The Opportunity:
Due to continued growth and project demand, the company is seeking a Design & Operations Manager to act as the linchpin between the design team, planning department, and project delivery teams. This is a pivotal role for someone who understands the design detailing process, can manage a team of in‑house and external detailers, and has the organisational skills to support project scheduling, programme coordination, and workflow optimisation across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate the internal and outsourced detailing teams to ensure timely, accurate, and commercially viable design output
- Act as a bridge between the design office and operations, ensuring seamless handover of information into procurement, planning, and production
- Creation of project schedules, resource planning, and drawing issue timelines
- Identify design bottlenecks or clashes early and work with project managers and site teams to resolve
- Lead or support internal planning meetings, driving visibility of workloads, design priorities, and cross‑team dependencies
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role within architectural or structural metalwork, steelwork
- Proven ability to manage design resources and oversee drawing programmes
- Experience working with planning tools and an understanding of project scheduling
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, or installation processes in the metalwork industry is highly advantageous
What’s in it for you?
- Join a collaborative and technically strong leadership team
- Competitive salary, benefits package, and long‑term progression opportunities
- Exposure to landmark London projects and a chance to shape design and delivery operations from the inside
For more information please get in touch with Sharon O’Donnell at The Highfield Company
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