Design Office Manager

There is an exciting opportunity for a Design Office Manager at our Cape Town branch. This role is suited for a Civil Engineer who will be managing a team of Design Engineers (Civil)

• Provide most technically effective solution for client and most effective for PERI onstandard and complex applications.
• Provide most technically effective solution for client and most cost effective for PERI on special applications under supervision.
• Interaction with the client through face-to-face meetings, email, phone, or MS Teams.
• Provide technical consultation to Sales Department and Clients, during meetings or technical site service for standard to complex applications.
• Attend weekly resource planning meetings and advise on project progress.
• Oversee quality and technical accuracy of all work produced in design team.
• Communicate the PERI technical Strategies to the technical team.
• Prepare and monitor training for the Design Team members.

• Understand and implement all PERI Engineering relevant directives to all employees reporting to this position.
• Overseeing and organizing complete formwork/scaffolding design process of the team (correct, accurate and on time).
• Check and approve all designs for relevant design office.
• PR signoff on projects when required.
• Assess, train, and develop skill level of design team members.
• Apply In-depht knowledge of PERI design processes and products.
• Communicate relevant information with other departments.
• Active participation in technical negotiations and meetings with clients.
• To have a proactive responsibility and awareness for OHSA procedures related to the area of responsibility.
• Assist in the guidance and mentoring of Engineering Designers, Design Draughtsman & Snr Design Draughtsman.

• Minimum 5 years of formwork/scaffolding experience
• Experience in leading a team

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Skills/Attributes

• Entrepreneurial thinking
• IT proficient (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• High knowledge of PERICAD / CAD
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Strong work ethic, open and reliable
• Trustworthy and honest
• Driving License
• Registered Professional or demonstrable progress towards professional registration. (PrEng/PrTEch/PrTechni)