Project Design Manager - Northamptonshire (Hybrid)
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Salary: Up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance + private medical
Location: Kettering | Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week on site)
Lead cutting-edge automation projects and take your engineering career to the next level.
We're representing a market-leading provider of automated materials handling and warehouse systems who design, integrate, and support complex automation and control solutions for clients across the UK.
They're looking for a Project Design Manager to lead a talented team delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects - ensuring designs meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
What's in it for you
Salary up to £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance
Private medical cover
Hybrid and flexible working options
Employee-owned organisation with a strong people culture
Clear progression path towards Head of Engineering
Exciting, high-impact automation projects in logistics and materials handling
Your role
Manage and develop the Project Design Engineering team, setting standards for technical excellence and delivery
Oversee project design documentation, ensuring CE/UKCA compliance
Review design calculations and provide technical guidance across mechanical systems
Collaborate closely with Controls, Procurement, Installation, and Project Management teams
Drive improvements in engineering processes, documentation, and design quality
What we're looking for
Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
Proven experience managing engineering design teams within automation, machinery, or capital equipment sectors
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, CE/UKCA standards, and mechanical system design
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
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