Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd

Design Manager / Senior Design Engineer / Department Manager East Sussex (Hybrid role so national) to c£60,000 neg dep exp Our East Sussex based client has been established for more than 25 years and are globally recognised as market leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative high quality stair solutions for supply throughout the world. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth they are now looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Engineer / Department Manager to complement their established and highly successful team. Whilst occasionally undertaking bespoke staircase design from concept through to handover, the role predominantly necessitates taking an existing design from a leading architect and developing the design to construction, developing designs to take into consideration aesthetics, buildability, program, budget and sustainability. With responsibility for specifying materials, components and finishes that meet the project brief, regulations and are commercially viable and available, as Design Manager you will work in conjunction with the project design team whilst liaising with the company's production facility in the Netherlands and installers in the UK. Careful document management is critical in the position, so an organised approach and meticulous eye for detail are essential, as is careful management of client communication to ensure that contracts are complied with, and any variations are agreed upon and captured, so excellent communication skills at all levels are key for the position to ensure relationships are developed and maintained with both clients and external customers. To be considered for this varied and challenging Design Manager opportunity you will demonstrate: Knowledge and experience of using AutoCAD with Parametric modelling for 3D CAD (preferred to Direct modelling) or Autodesk Fusion 360 Knowledge of helical / spiral stair design BIM experience Familiarity with bespoke metalwork & architectural products and experience in the design of Stairs and Balustrades Effective communication skills when liaising with other internal departments, customers, and suppliers alike Project Management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Adaptability and ability to work on your own initiative and multi-task Proficiency with the MS suite of packages Commercial awareness This is an exceptional Design Manager opportunity that would best suit an architectural technician or product designer with built environment experience who is seeking a progressive move within a dynamic and technically challenging environment. Contact the Design Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.

Contracts Manager Birmingham / Hybrid to £65k + car / allowance + generous benefits Our Birmingham based client specialises in the provision of bespoke automation and materials handling solutions to some of the biggest names in the UK. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned program of strategic expansion, they are now seeking to recruit an articulate, dynamic and highly self-motivated and experienced Contracts Manager to complement their established and successful project team. The successful Contracts Manager candidate will be tasked with maintaining constant communication with site managers, staff and Clients in order to ensure proper operations of the company and consistency in the delivery of services, necessitating the maintenance, management and development of quality assurance protocols where required. As Contracts Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that operational and deliverable activities remain on time and within budget and overseeing all Client facing deliverables on behalf of the Company, whilst expanding the Client portfolio in the form of identifying opportunities for service provision in the industry and initiating conversations with industry providers regarding additional solutions to obtain future business. With essential knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015, core responsibilities for this varied and challenging role will include (but not be limited to): Understanding the requirements of a potential Principal Contractor project and developing initial budgetary costing documents utilizing current company systems to be returned to the Client for consideration, whilst developing inclusions, exclusions and assumptions within said budgetary costings in line with the project requirements and relevant legislation. Managing the project from a 'Principal Contractor Project Manager' perspective, including full budgetary management of the project (including all direct suppliers and labour) and running weekly Client facing update meetings focussing on matters relating to H&S and the Principal Contractor role and will include regular site visits and attendance at weekly meetings on site or by Teams. Maintaining an overall site activity H&S coordination role that will balance the needs of all contractors and the Client, whilst maintaining the overall project (although the responsibility for Client or Contractor commercial matters will be dealt with by others). Developing CDM legal documentation such as the Construction Phase H&S Plan, TMP's, Fire Safety Plans, etc. for deliverable projects with the support of the Site Manager. "Protecting" the company in matters relating to budgetary and service delivery i.e. ensuring what is being delivered is what was agreed and any exclusions or items 'outside of scope' are not financially incurred. Managing company suppliers and labour contracts throughout a project (i.e. Cabins, Cleaners, Fire Extinguisher, Stationary, Internet Access, Security etc.). Collating all necessary H&S File Information / O&M Manuals from Contractors involved in the project and distributing to the Principal Designer (CDM) at completion stage. Additionally, there may be instances where the successful candidate could be required to act as an additional resource to a sister division of the business relevant to Construction H&S. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will ideally be qualified to NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (General or Construction), be SMSTS trained and a Member of the Associate of Project Safety (APS) whilst demonstrating at least 3 years of proven successful experience gained within the construction industry and solid commercial acumen including strong skills in budget development and oversight and proficiency in conflict management, project management and business negotiation processes. In return, an attractive remuneration and benefits package are available and genuine scope for career progression and stability. Contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.

Senior Project Manager (Materials Handling) Commutable from Nottingham / Derby / Leicester - East Midlands region To c£75k + generous benefits (neg dep exp) Our Nottingham based client has been established for more than 20 years and are recognised as market leaders in the provision of bespoke innovative materials handling and automation solutions to a diverse range of clients and industry sectors throughout the UK, and as a result of continued success and a planned program of strategic growth for 2025 and beyond, they are now seeking to recruit a local and experienced Senior Project Manager to complement their professional and highly respected team. This newly created Senior Project Manager role will suit a dynamic and proactive individual who is experienced in delivering and managing full project lifecycles in a state-of-the-art technology environment where the Project team are responsible for delivering project programmes and objectives by executing and supervising different activities to ensure a successful project. Able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a comprehensive background of working in an installation project management capacity with practical knowledge of high value automation installations, you will be a confident self-starter who thrives in a technology focused business with big aspirations for the future and will be seeking a fresh challenge in which your skills and experience can be utilised to their fullest potential. Core responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Identifying and understanding the biggest risk areas to projects that could impact time or cost, ranging from long lead items, complex design work required or resource challenges etc. Building the project team around the project and coaching them through the project milestones whilst overcoming challenges that may arise. Being responsible for creating solutions with the customer and resolving issues for more the complex problems on the project Identifying risks at the beginning of the project and understand the terms of the contract agreed with the customer. Being customer orientated with excellent client management skills and able to successfully manage multiple projects of between £500k to £15m. To be considered for this exceptional senior project manager position it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate extensive materials handling and automation solutions experience and a proven background in meeting customer needs within a technical high value projects environment, realistically qualified to at least HND level or above in a relevant engineering discipline and able to demonstrate strong commercial acumen with focus on Time & cost control throughout. Contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.

Construction Contract Manager - Automation Projects Birmingham, West Midlands (UK Wide coverage) c£55k - £60k neg dep exp + car + benefits Our Birmingham based client specialises in the provision of bespoke automation and materials handling solutions to some of the biggest names in the UK. As a result of continued success and an ongoing planned program of strategic expansion, they are now seeking to recruit an articulate, dynamic and highly self-motivated and experienced Construction Contract Manager - Automation Projects to complement their established and successful project team. The successful Construction Contract Manager will be tasked with maintaining constant communication with site managers, staff and Clients in order to ensure proper operations of the company and consistency in the delivery of services, necessitating the maintenance, management and development of quality assurance protocols where required. You will be responsible for ensuring that operational and deliverable activities remain on time and within budget and overseeing all Client facing deliverables on behalf of the Company, whilst expanding the Client portfolio in the form of identifying opportunities for service provision in the industry and initiating conversations with industry providers regarding additional solutions to obtain future business. With essential knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015, core responsibilities for this varied and challenging role will include (but not be limited to): Understanding the requirements of a potential Principal Contractor project and developing initial budgetary costing documents utilizing current company systems to be returned to the Client for consideration, whilst developing inclusions, exclusions and assumptions within said budgetary costings in line with the project requirements and relevant legislation. Managing the project from a 'Principal Contractor Project Manager' perspective, including full budgetary management of the project (including all direct suppliers and labour) and running weekly Client facing update meetings focussing on matters relating to H&S and the Principal Contractor role and will include regular site visits and attendance at weekly meetings on site or by Teams. Maintaining an overall site activity H&S coordination role that will balance the needs of all contractors and the Client, whilst maintaining the overall project (although the responsibility for Client or Contractor commercial matters will be dealt with by others). Developing CDM legal documentation such as the Construction Phase H&S Plan, TMP's, Fire Safety Plans, etc. for deliverable projects with the support of the Site Manager. "Protecting" the company in matters relating to budgetary and service delivery i.e. ensuring what is being delivered is what was agreed and any exclusions or items 'outside of scope' are not financially incurred. Managing company suppliers and labour contracts throughout a project (i.e. Cabins, Cleaners, Fire Extinguisher, Stationary, Internet Access, Security etc.). Collating all necessary H&S File Information / O&M Manuals from Contractors involved in the project and distributing to the Principal Designer (CDM) at completion stage. Additionally, there may be instances where the successful candidate could be required to act as an additional resource to a sister division of the business relevant to Construction H&S. It is envisaged that the successful Construction Contract Manager - Automation Projects candidate will ideally be qualified to NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (General or Construction), be SMSTS trained and a Member of the Associate of Project Safety (APS) whilst demonstrating at least 3 years of proven successful experience gained within the construction industry and solid commercial acumen including strong skills in budget development and oversight and proficiency in conflict management, project management and business negotiation processes. In return, an attractive remuneration and benefits package are available and genuine scope for career progression and stability. Contact the Projects Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.