Assistant Design Manager at UmdaschGroup

Role Summary The Assistant Design Manager is responsible for leading the India-based formwork design team and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, compliant formwork designs in support of factory production and project requirements. The role carries accountability for team performance, workload management, and meeting agreed production targets. Key Accountabilities • Lead, manage, and develop the formwork design team based in India. • Plan, coordinate, and prioritise design workloads to meet monthly production and delivery targets. • Ensure formwork designs are fit for purpose, compliant with project requirements, and aligned with factory manufacturing needs. • Assist the Technical Design Manager as the primary design interface with Factory, Business Development, and Project teams. • Manage design deliverables, changes, and priorities across multiple projects. • Monitor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues that may impact quality, safety, cost, or programme. • Identify skills gaps within the team and request appropriate training or development support. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and ways of working.Authority & Responsibility • Accountable for the performance, output, and capability of the assigned design team. • Responsible for achieving agreed design production targets and delivery commitments. • Authority to recommend resource adjustments, training needs, and process improvements within the design function.General • Maintain professional standards and confidentiality at all times. • Work flexibly and support business needs during peak periods. • Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the Design function.