Due to continued multiple project wins, our client is looking for Design Managers with a background in building services, structural or civil engineering to join a team of a very well-established Data Centre Design Consultancy.

THE COMPANY 

• Global multi-disciplinary consultancy in the Top 4 Data Centre companies of Northern Europe.

• Impressive Central London office close to numerous major transport links.

• Very well-established mission critical division that are winning some of the leading projects in the market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• The Design Manager will deliver and overall manage the mission critical projects by being a vital link between the multi-disciplinary design teams involved.

• The Design Manager will run project trackers and ensuring project milestones are hit and coordinate design stage issues.
• The Design Manager will be reviewing contract documents and contractual obligations.
• The Design Manager will be responsible for the efficient management of the project, team and external partners/ sub-consultant management, pre- and post-contract.
• Managing, agreeing and tracking of RFIs, client decisions and approval procedures, ensuring submissions align with client expectations.
• The Design Manager will be involved in client and design team meetings, taking notes and tracking actions.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND  

• The Design manager will be Degree qualified in Building Services, civil or structural engineering or Architecture.

• The Design Manager will have excellent communication and management skills.

• Consultancy or Architecture background.

• The Design Manager will have a strong understanding of construction project design processes and will have experience of working on multiple projects to tight deadlines.

• Experience of design management tools such as trackers for actions, information requested, deliverables, client comments and variations.

• No prior Data Centre experience needed.

BENEFITS 

• Flexible work: 2 days at the office 3 days from home.

• Help with Chartership.

• Healthcare and Pension allowances.

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

• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme.
• Non-contractual bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• People work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• Allocated budget for a professional qualification per year.