Senior - Associate level Design Manager (Data Centres) - Newcastle

Senior / Associate Design Manager (Data Centres) - Newcastle

My client is an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Covering the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort.

They’re interested in employing a Senior Design Manager to be based in the Newcastle office with the ability to inspire others and will be responsible for running major projects.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for running of Major projects.

Takes Team Management role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (majority of building types)

Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids

Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required.

Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others.

Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes

Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations

Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements

Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams

Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards

Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client

Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation

Leads on the coordination of engineering services Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the companies Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective

Role Requirements

* BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience

* MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent

* Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types

* Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation

* Appreciation & working knowledge of contract & business law

* Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc

* Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software

* Good understanding of BS standards/ UK regulations/codes

* Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control

* Presentation skills

* Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills

* Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

Benefits

* A variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

* 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service

* Holiday purchase and buy back scheme

* Hybrid Working

* Contributory company pension scheme

* Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)

* Non-contractual bonus awards

* Training sponsorship

* Charity volunteering leave

* Wellness days/ initiatives.

* Salary commensurate with experience.

* Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.

* We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed