In a Nutshell
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior M&E Design Manager to join our team within Vistry South London, at our Stratford office. As our Senior M&E Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management of MEP technical and design aspects on the project. The role will encompass involvement in projects from bid stage through to the development of MEP design for RIBA stage 4a during the pre-construction phase of project. You will be office based and report to the Senior MEP Design Manager. You will work with appointed design consultancy to successfully deliver MEP design deliverables within agreed programme/budget, to required level of details and technical compliance.
You will be a team player who possess strong technical skills including excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and best MEP practices.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with a design MEP consultancy as well as experience working with a main contractor or developer in a pre-construction, however not essential depending on experience.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
In return, what we would like from you
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Construction/design related further education
Relevant CSCS card
Extensive experience in the relevant M&E field
Experience working for a main contractor/developer
Experience in the social/affordable housing and healthcare sector
Mechanical or Electrical bias
Strong experience in procedures and programme development. Ability to manage/deliver multiple schemes concurrently
Proven ability of delivering large complex mixed use schemes
Leadership qualities
Innovative ideas and problem solving abilities
Commercially and technically competent
Management of design consultants
Management of sub-contractors
Management of testing & commissioning
Confident and clear communication skills
Strong appreciation for health and safety
Comfortable with managing meetings
Good time management and the ability to multi task
Desirable
Construction/design related HNC/HND/Degree
Extensive experience in MEP Design within consultancies, contractors, or developers
Good experience on residential projects
Ability to work on numerous projects at various stages
Strong management and communication skills
Comfortable in dealing with the Client and their representatives
More about the Senior M&E Design Manager role
Be able to manage the design process through the bid and pre-construction stage.
During Bid phase of the project provide effective and timely assistance, advice, and support with MEP design including Statutory utilities. Undertake technical reviews of tender design information to interrogate the design for completeness and quality, compliance against statutory regulations/standards/ERs, and identify any value engineering opportunities and risks.
Review of MEP Consultant and Specialists' fee bids.
Collation of robust MEP consultant appointment documents: determine design requirements, scopes, responsibilities, and deliverables.
Manage development of MEP design in accordance with the Client/Project brief, contract, legislation, planning, building regulations, CDM, technical requirements, budget, and programme.
Overseeing MEP Design and liaising with external MEP design consultancies.
Overseeing CDP Specialist Design for self-procured packages, liaising with external CDP designers, and facilitating their engagement with the MEP Consultant.
Ownership for MEP design information delivery in accordance with design programme and budget.
Reviewing 3rd party reports such as Energy Strategies, Fire Strategies, Acoustic Reports, Planning Conditions, and check MEP design solutions compliance.
Attending, and chairing where appropriate, meetings with the Client, the designers, specialist contractors and other team members, project review meetings and workshops.
Ability to communicate clearly and to work collaboratively with Clients and stakeholders.
Well organised with a good working knowledge of Viewpoint and BIM.
Identification and management of project risks.
Excellent technical knowledge.
Collation and completion of documentation for project handovers to production team.
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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