Design Manager Surrey - working across 2 projects in the Southern region Contract 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf of a Leading Contract that are looking to appoint a Design Manager across two projects in the Southern Region. The Lead Design Manager must have previous experience leading the design process and interface with MEP and CSA teams. Responsibilities: * Focus on the technical, cost, program, delivery and resilience aspect. * Leading design team internally and externally and owner of the Design Tracker and Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP). * Work with colleagues globally to ensure design delivery and methodologies is consistent across projects globally. * Chairing meetings colleagues to discuss innovations, new design methodology/technology and Standards for all project regions. * Liaising with utilities consultants for site utility availability, planning, application, quote, and phasing for projects. * Carrying out due diligence exercise for real estate Clients prior to site acquisition for data centre master planning and built. * Engaging with locally appointed Consultants to review design for local compliance prior to Local Authorities submission. * Instrumental in defining construction phasing strategy and master planning in line with availability of utilities on site