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