Design Manager
Munro Building Services, a leading ‘complete solution’ provider of Mechanical and Electrical Installation and Maintenance Services, is recruiting a Design Manager to work within our Cambridge & Colchester offices (CB24 3DQ or CO6 1JE). Established in 1953, the company has a turnover in excess of £53M and is financially sound.
£Excellent salary, negotiable. Benefits include Car Allowance, Pension, Private Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and complete MEP services design documentation and manage the design process on multiple projects (valued up to £12m).
* Establish and agree design programmes with clients and design consultants; monitor progress against agreed programmes; ensure documentation is completed on time.
* Directly engage with and manage the design team and external design consultants.
* Review and critically appraise MEP services design documentation throughout the design process, ensuring compliance with the project brief, coordination, spatial fit and regulations.
* Attend design coordination meetings with the professional team, set meeting goals, convey actions and resolve design issues.
* Engage with sub‑contractors to incorporate valuable design advice.
* Develop, issue and track requests for information.
* Liaise with pre‑construction teams to ensure project budgets are adhered to.
* Undertake minor design activities to support Contract / Project Managers.
* Ensure coordinated working drawings are developed to allow installation to commence.
* Attend internal pre‑contract meetings to present design documentation to contract teams and project managers upon contract award.
* Prepare reports required by client and professional team; respond to all correspondence/communications in writing and record key aspects.
* Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to and fully implemented; take appropriate action where individuals do not comply.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of Building Services design process.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an MEP services design role.
* Proven capability to undertake design of mechanical or electrical services systems, including public health, domestic water services, heating systems, cooling and ventilation systems.
* Building Services Engineering degree or working towards a recognised qualification.
* Strong knowledge of BIM Level 2 projects and associated BIM execution plans.
* Detailed knowledge of low & zero carbon technologies.
* Knowledge of project procurement methods from traditional single stage to 2‑stage design & build contracts.
* Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritise workloads.
* Good people‑management, communication and motivational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines on multiple projects.
* Ability to work unsupervised but also contribute as an active team member.
* Pro‑active approach to problem solving.
* Good knowledge of health and safety within the industry and ability to implement control measures at site level.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work in a client‑facing environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); strong attention to detail.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package, discussed at application stage.
How to Apply
Submit your CV through our website’s careers section, or send it via email to recruitment@munroservices.co.uk.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Design
* Art/Creative
* Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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