Design Manager

Pm Group

The Role

Overview

Manage design team and deliver pharmaceutical project designs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • team management
  • document control
  • client liaison
  • risk management
  • construction management
  • 3d modeling

Tasks

PM Group requires a Design Manager to aid delivery and provide support of on-site design process and technical improvements at a pharmaceuticals project in the South East. -Oversee Project Timelines and budget. -Managing members of the design engineering team and managing the programme of design activities. -Manage document control team and document control system. -Act as main point of contact for design team and liase between clients, contractors and other team, to resolve issues and manage expectations. -Working as part of the project management team, providing technical support to the project. -Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols. -Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required. -Plan meetings as required and capturing tasks and trackers. -Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the projects portfolio. -Assist with managing final coordinated 3D model for handover. -Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. -Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors. -Construction management including construction timeline, in order to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints. -Managing change and securing additional budget as required. -Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required. -Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings. -Developing engineering standards that support project delivery.

Requirements

  • leadership
  • communication
  • pharma
  • safety
  • design manager
  • engineering degree

What You Bring

-The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders. -A background of working on projects within the pharmaceuticals sector is essential. -Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential. -Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus on a multi-disciplined engineering team. -Candidates must have proven experience of working as a Design Manager/ Project Manager/ Engineering Manager or similar on multiple projects with extensive technical design experience. -Candidates should hold engineering degree or HNC qualification, or equivalent.

The Company

About Pm Group

-Founded in 1973, with a mission to deliver high-quality engineering and project management solutions. -A trusted partner for some of the world’s leading companies in sectors like energy, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. -Expertise spans design, construction, commissioning, and project management across diverse industries. -Recognized for delivering complex, large-scale projects across Europe, North America, and Asia. -Notable projects include work in renewable energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. -Continually evolving with a focus on sustainable and innovative solutions to meet future demands.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Automotive

Aviation

Specialty Chemicals

EV Battery

Lithium-ion Battery Materials Processing

Cell Manufacturing Plants

Assembly Facilities

Battery Pack Manufacturing and Recycling

Energy Storage

Medical Technologies

Medical Devices R&D Laboratory

Clean Rooms

Temperature Controlled Facilities

Materials Handling and Containment

Lean Operation Design

Production Optimisation

Process Systems and Clean Services

Laboratory and Workspace Planning

Warehouse and Logistics Design

Water Treatment

Waste Handling and Decontamination

Sterilisation Centres