Job Title: Design and Operations Manager Location: LondonSalary: Up to 75,000About the Company: Our client is a leading name in the architectural and structural metalwork industry, renowned for delivering high-profile projects across London and the Southeast. With an exceptional in-house team and a commitment to innovation, quality, and precision, they specialise in bespoke metalwork packages for major commercial, residential, and infrastructure schemes.The Opportunity: Due to continued growth and project demand, the company is seeking a Design and Operations Manager to act as the linchpin between the design team, planning department, and project delivery teams. This is a pivotal role for someone who understands the design detailing process, can manage a team of in-house and external detailers, and has the organisational skills to support project scheduling, programme coordination, and workflow optimisation across the business.Key Responsibilities:Oversee and coordinate the internal and outsourced detailing teams to ensure timely, accurate, and commercially viable design outputAct as a bridge between the design office and operations, ensuring seamless handover of information into procurement, planning, and productionCreation of project schedules, resource planning, and drawing issue timelinesIdentify design bottlenecks or clashes early and work with project managers and site teams to resolveLead or support internal planning meetings, driving visibility of workloads, design pr