Delivery lead - IT & Non-IT recruitment UK & EU region
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager. You will take responsibility for the development and completion of MEP services design documentation and manage the design process on multiple projects. We generally work on projects with a value up to £12m. We are looking for a Design Manager who can ensure project documentation is complete, concise, in line with regulatory requirements and project budgets. You’ll work closely with external design consultants, architects, clients, main contractors and sub-contractors and project stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
Some of your duties will include but not be limited to –
* Establish and agree design programs with clients & design consultants.
* Monitor progress of the design against the agreed programme and ensure documentation is completed on time.
* Directly engage with & manage the design team and external design consultants.
* Review & critically appraise MEP services design documentation throughout the design process. Ensure all aspects of the design comply with the project brief, designs are coordinated, spatial fit is observed and regulations are adhered to.
* Attend design coordination and design team meetings with professional team. Set goals for meetings, clearly convey actions and resolve design issues.
* Engage with sub-contractors to incorporate valuable design advice.
* Develop, issue and track requests for information.
* Liaise with preconstruction 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 recording key aspects.
* Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to and fully implemented and take appropriate action where individuals do not comply with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
In order to be considered for this exciting role you must have:
* A detailed knowledge and understanding of Building Services design process.
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a MEP services design role.
* A proven capability to undertake design of all mechanical or electrical services systems including public health, domestic water services, heating systems, cooling and ventilation systems.
* A Building Services Engineering degree or be working towards a recognised qualification
* A strong knowledge of and a proven history of working on BIM level 2 projects and associated BIM execution Plans.
* Have a detailed knowledge of low & zero carbon technologies.
* Have knowledge of project procurement methods from traditional single stage to 2 stage design & build contracts.
* The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise workloads.
* Good people management, communication and motivational skills.
* The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines on multiple projects.
* The ability to work unsupervised but also to be an active team member.
* A pro-active approach to problem solving.
* A good knowledge of all aspects of health and safety within the industry and the ability to implement control measures at site level.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work in a client facing environment.
* You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail will also be required. The role comes with an exciting package which can be discussed at application stage.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a established, financially sound Building Services Contractor.
Technical Skills
* Detailed knowledge of Building Services design (MEP – Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health)
* Design experience in Heating systems
* Cooling and ventilation systems
* Domestic water services
* Public health systems
* Proficiency with MEP design documentation and coordination
* Understanding of BIM Level 2 and associated BIM Execution Plans
* Familiarity with low & zero carbon technologies
* Knowledge of project procurement methods (Traditional Single-Stage and Two-Stage Design & Build)
* Use of AutoCAD, Revit, and possibly other design and modelling software (though not listed, these are typically implied for the role)
Project Management & Planning Skills
* Plan, coordinate, and prioritise design workloads across multiple projects
* Monitor and manage design programmes
* Review and critically appraise design outputs for technical compliance and coordination
* Experience working with pre-construction teams to align with project budgets
* Develop, track and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information)
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
* Able to work with Architects, main contractors and subcontractors, Clients and internal project stakeholders
* Comfortable in a client-facing environment
* Ability to lead or contribute in design coordination meetings
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design and Engineering
* Industries: Building Construction, Public Health, and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services
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Location notes and additional postings are listed in the original description but are not essential to this role.
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