Assistant Design Manager (Formwork)

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Construction) 
• Minimum five (5) years of formwork design experience
• Strong design skills in AutoCAD 2D & 3D
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office  
• Well-developed analytical skills   
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment on standard and major projects 
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets 
• Good listening and probing skills to diagnose client requirements 
• Able to work independently and as a team player in a results-driven, fast-paced environment 
• Willingness to be involved hands-on in projects if required 
• Engaging personality and confident attitude 
• Excellent communication skills in English language 

Additional Information

Location: This position will be based in MFE Formwork Technology (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Unit No. 604, Tower-1 Star Hub,
Airport Road
Behind ITC
Grand Maratha Hotel Andheri (East)

Mumbai 400099, India.