Partnership Recruiting

Are you a Design Manager who is ready to take a proactive role in delivering high-quality, compliant, and efficient design solutions across residential projects? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Partnership Recruiting are delighted to bring to market an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager for our client who are a long-established and leading manufacturing business based in the West of Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and innovative company taking a key leadership role in the design and delivery of a wide variety of residential projects from small-scale developments to large multi-phase sites. The Role As Design Manager you will take full ownership of the design process from the point a project is awarded through to delivery. You will manage internal and external teams to ensure all technical design work is completed in line with contract requirements, building regulations and client expectations. Key responsibilities include: Lead and manage the full design process for design and install contracts Review awarded projects and allocate workloads within the team Coordinate internal and external design activity with key stakeholders Manage the drawings process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery Oversee product scheduling to ensure all elements are correctly assigned and integrated Produce and maintain design programmes and design responsibility matrices Liaise with third-party engineers to ensure compliance with structural and thermal requirements Support the estimating team at pre-construction stage with technical input Chair design meetings and technical workshops Ensure cost-effective design solutions are implemented to minimise delays and on-site issues Promote value engineering throughout the process to maintain project budgets Essential skills and experience: Proven background in construction or project management Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings, specifications, and standards Confident working with building regulations and contract documentation Strong numeracy and attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook Able to work effectively to deadlines Desirable: Experience with UK-wide building regulations, including gateway requirements Exposure to a variety of construction types and methods Knowledge of Passivhaus Standard Familiarity with warranty providers such as NHBC and Premier Working Hours Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week Choice of 8.00am 4.00pm or 9.00am 5.00pm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Group Head of Sales to lead the UK and Ireland sales operations for a well-established manufacturing business of construction products. This is a high-impact leadership role forming a key part of the senior management team with direct responsibility for shaping and executing the company s commercial strategy across multiple sites. With combined timber sales of €275 million, this role offers a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic sales team across a group of manufacturing sites and develop lasting partnerships with major customers and national buying groups. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive business growth across the UK and Ireland. Lead a large and established sales team, including - 4 Area Sales Managers (UK), 2 Internal Sales Managers (UK), 1 Sales Manager (Ireland), 3 Area Sales Managers (Ireland), 1 Internal Sales Manager (Ireland). Manage and grow relationships with key accounts and UK buying groups. Deliver and exceed annual sales targets and key commercial milestones. Act as a brand ambassador and key point of contact for strategic customer relationships. Work closely with production and procurement teams to align sales with operational priorities, ensuring maximum yield and profitability. Provide regular reporting on sales performance and key metrics to the board. Support the ongoing development of sales processes, tools, and systems to align with business growth. Contribute to broader group strategic planning and execution as a senior leadership team member. Ensure technology and systems (CRM/ERP) effectively support sales goals and customer management. Travel regularly to customer sites and internal sales offices across the UK and Ireland. Candidate Profile Minimum 5 years experience in a senior sales leadership role , ideally within the construction or timber sector. Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing internal and external sales teams. Essential - Strong existing relationships with builders merchants. Demonstrated success in delivering against ambitious sales targets and KPIs. Experience in B2B sales within construction or timber-related products is essential. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the sales cycle from production to customer delivery. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with ERP/CRM systems strong systems orientation desirable. Must be comfortable with regular UK and Ireland travel. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, commercially minded leader looking to make a real impact in a high-profile group role.