Research and Development (R&D) Design Manager
30AI USED FOR30%moving to72%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£35,000 - £45,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
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8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Human Factors Specialist
5AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 25 points less of this work than yours (5% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human factors principles into product design and development.shared: cros, functional, design
- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.shared: prepare, present, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform design strategies.THIS JOB Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights on human interactions with products and systems.shared: conduct, research
Building Information Modelling Specialist
22AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (22% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.THIS JOB Implement BIM standards and best practices to improve project outcomes and compliance.shared: compliance, standard, best, practic
- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare detailed documentation and visualisations to support project stakeholders in decision-making.shared: prepare, project, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform design strategies.THIS JOB Conduct clash detection and coordinate multidisciplinary designs to identify and resolve potential issues.shared: conduct, design
Civil Engineer
28AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare reports and documentation for project stakeholders, including progress updates and feasibility studies.shared: prepare, project, updat, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Manage budgets and resources effectively to meet project timelines.THIS JOB Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring that all aspects of construction are completed efficiently.shared: manage, budget, project, timelin
- YOUR JOB Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions.THIS JOB Design and develop detailed engineering plans and specifications for various civil structures.shared: develop, design
Other Electronics Engineers
28AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare detailed documentation, including specifications and technical reports, for project stakeholders.shared: prepare, project, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.THIS JOB Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout the engineering process.shared: compliance, standard, industry
- YOUR JOB Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions.THIS JOB Design and develop electronic circuits and systems that meet specific project requirements.shared: develop, design
Heritage Conservation Officer
15AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (15% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is A - easy; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform design strategies.THIS JOB Research historical documents and archives to inform conservation strategies and ensure compliance with heritage regulations.shared: research, inform, strateg
- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare detailed documentation and reports for funding applications and grant proposals to secure financial support for conservation projects.shared: prepare, project, proposal
- YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.THIS JOB Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure that restoration projects adhere to best practices and standards.shared: standard, best, practic
Biotechnology Specialist
18AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 12 points less of this work than yours (18% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.shared: prepare, present, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and regulatory experts.shared: cros, functional
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure feasibility and functionality.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and regulatory experts.shared: collaborate, engine
Sustainable Architecture Consultant
22AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (22% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions.THIS JOB Research and recommend renewable energy solutions for building designs.shared: design, solution
- YOUR JOB Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform design strategies.THIS JOB Research and recommend renewable energy solutions for building designs.shared: research, design
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure feasibility and functionality.THIS JOB Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate eco-friendly materials and technologies.shared: collaborate, engine
Aeronautical Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (28% against your 30%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare and present project proposals and updates to stakeholders and senior management.THIS JOB Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.shared: prepare, present, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.THIS JOB Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.shared: compliance, regulatory, industry
- YOUR JOB Oversee the entire R&D process from concept through to prototype and final product.THIS JOB Oversee the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.shared: oversee, proces
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.