Mechanical & Electrical Design Managers

Mechanical & Electrical Design Managers – National M&E Contractor – Co Antrim

Your new company
A National Mechanical and Electrical Contractor based in Northern Ireland is currently seeking Mechanical & Electrical Design Managers to oversee prestigious projects throughout the UK. With over 50 years of experience, they are renowned for delivering quality projects to a diverse client base locally and across the UK.

Your new role
As a Design Manager, you will play a critical role within this multi-disciplinary and versatile team ensuring that MEP systems are designed, installed and maintained whilst supporting the overall success of construction projects from tender to handover.

• Oversee the design of MEP systems including HVAC, Public Health, fire protection, electrical systems, Fire Alarm & Security Systems, and controls, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Managing the MEP design team, including assigning tasks (BSRIA BG6), agreeing program/deliverables, setting deadlines, monitoring progress by the entire design team and providing guidance and mentorship across the departments.
• Collaborate with other consultants/designers such as architects, structural engineers and project management to align MEP design with project goals and schedules.
• Manage the work of external consultants and specialist contractors (CDP) in the MEP design process. Issue EWNs and/or NCNs early to mitigate risks and ensure project success from the outset.
• Evaluate the quality, progress, and direction of design-influencing decisions, and maintain records (BG2, 3 & 4) for future reference and handover to the delivery team.
• Perform site visits to evaluate existing MEP systems and identify any potential design challenges as needed.
• Lead technical workshops or request others to arrange with other designers and third-party stakeholders to ensure design progress is not hindered.
• Oversee the MEP design budget, negotiate contracts with external design agencies and suppliers.
• Ensure timely technical submittals and proposals.
• Ensure drawings, BWIC, submittals, specifications, and change orders/PMIs comply with ERS, design intent, and exemplar specifications. Review Revit (Acad) and Navisworks (3D models) for coordination and buildability.
• Ensure BIM models align with BEP, and involve a BIM team to assist and review.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist Cost Plans: Work with Bid Managers to produce engineering calculations and strategies.
• Identify Risks: Implement Value Engineering while maintaining compliance.
• Monitor RFIs: Develop and monitor RFIs, ensuring smooth handover to delivery team.
• Review Reports: Help develop cost plans, budgets, and quotes.
• Issue Notifications: Provide technical info for EWNs, CEs, Variations.
• Support Projects: Offer technical and engineering support throughout project life.
• Review Claims: Assess claims for additional fees or resources.
• Assist Departments: Provide minor technical assistance on traditional and FM projects.
• Review Quotes: Assess supplier quotes for compliance and completeness.

What you’ll need to succeed
Education: Minimum 3rd Level Education.

Experience:

Professional Membership:Membership of IET / IHEEM / CIBSE (or similar) preferred but not essential.
What you’ll get in return
This is a permanent role with an industry leading M&E Construction Specialist who has steadily built an unrivalled reputation for quality. This company make a commitment to invest in their staff and build careers, this is displayed by their impressive staff retention levels. A competitive salary will be offered based on experience along with company benefits:

• Private Medical
• Health Cash Plan
• Family friendly policies – i.e. enhanced maternity / paternity packages
• 30 day annual leave minimum
• Car Allowance
• Travel Reimbursed (where required)
• Private Pension Scheme

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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