Design Office Manager

Role Summary: 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. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: • 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. Experience/ Qualifications & Skills/Attributes: • 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr