Northampton Business Directory is hiring: Project Design Manager in Northampton

Project Design Manager - Northamptonshire (Hybrid) 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 WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr