Design Manager
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Research and development (r&d) managers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,400
(£27.90 per hour)
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Description
Date Posted:
2026-01-21
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
Otis is currently looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our team based in London.
As a Design Manager you will report to the Design Office Manager within the New Equipment department. You will handle the design of volume and major projects effectively by preparing accurate drawings and models. You will lead the design process from a tender stage until the commission on site liaising with the operations team and coordinating with factories for any design related challenges.
On a typical day you will:
Produce drawings and models of a high quality which meet Otis & Client expectations.
Support the Operations and Sales Teams on Design related topics.
Take ownership/responsibility for relevant assigned projects.
Attend Design meetings with Sales team and/or Project Managers through the various stages of the project.
Attend site surveys as and when requested.
Attend weekly/monthly Drawing Office meetings.
Support the site delivery team on technical matters and installation procedures.
Be responsible for understanding Design requirements of Tenders.
What You Will Need to be Successful:
2026-01-21
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
Otis is currently looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our team based in London.
As a Design Manager you will report to the Design Office Manager within the New Equipment department. You will handle the design of volume and major projects effectively by preparing accurate drawings and models. You will lead the design process from a tender stage until the commission on site liaising with the operations team and coordinating with factories for any design related challenges.
On a typical day you will:
Produce drawings and models of a high quality which meet Otis & Client expectations.
Support the Operations and Sales Teams on Design related topics.
Take ownership/responsibility for relevant assigned projects.
Attend Design meetings with Sales team and/or Project Managers through the various stages of the project.
Attend site surveys as and when requested.
Attend weekly/monthly Drawing Office meetings.
Support the site delivery team on technical matters and installation procedures.
Be responsible for understanding Design requirements of Tenders.
What You Will Need to be Successful:
Have an Bachelor degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Significant experience in 2D drawings and 3D models production with AutoCAD and Revit.
A fair understanding of BIM and its standards.
Prior experience in construction industry and handling mechanical/electrical schematic drawings.
Experience within the elevator and escalator industry is desirable.
What can we offer you?
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as fact
Significant experience in 2D drawings and 3D models production with AutoCAD and Revit.
A fair understanding of BIM and its standards.
Prior experience in construction industry and handling mechanical/electrical schematic drawings.
Experience within the elevator and escalator industry is desirable.
What can we offer you?
- Strong Remuneration Package
- A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme
- A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as fact
ory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
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