Design & Technical Manager

Design & Technical Manager
Location: Coleraine
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and growing design-led manufacturing business is seeking a Design & Technical Manager to take ownership of technical standards, drawing quality, and cross-functional delivery across design, production, and installation.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail. You'll be actively involved in producing technical and working drawings while also overseeing technical consistency, quality control, and operational flow across the full project lifecycle.
Sitting at the centre of the business, the Design & Technical Manager brings structure, clarity, and accountability to how work moves from design through manufacture and into installation. You'll work closely with senior leadership to improve systems, reduce rework, and ensure high technical standards are maintained throughout.

The Role:

• Own the technical and design delivery of projects from initial drawings through to final installation
• Produce accurate, detailed technical and working drawings for manufacture, fitting, and approval
• Set and enforce drawing standards and technical consistency across all projects
• Coordinate workflow between Design, Production, and Installation teams
• Implement and maintain quality checkpoints across all stages of delivery
• Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, energy efficiency, glazing performance, and structural requirements
• Maintain clear systems for drawing control, document management, and job tracking
• Support day-to-day coordination and prioritisation within the design function
• Work closely with production and site teams to resolve technical issues early and prevent rework
• Drive continuous improvement across technical processes, systems, and communication

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience producing technical drawings within a manufacturing, joinery, glazing, construction, or bespoke build environment
• Proven ability to manage design and technical workflows across multiple departments
• Solid understanding of thermal performance, glazing systems, structural detailing, and compliance standards
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and process-driven
• Confident coordinating people, priorities, and deadlines
• Comfortable balancing hands-on design work with technical and operational oversight
• A continuous improvement mindset with an eye for simplification and standardisation

What's On

Offer:

• Influential role within a growing, well-invested business
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to shape design standards, technical processes, and delivery methods
• Long-term career progression for the right individual

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