Design Lead - to be a manager

This 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. Through their market leading technical expertise, they enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. They cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with a broad capability offering saving clients time, money, and effort. Their approach is centred around listening to clients and interacting energetically with fellow project stakeholders. They add value with people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

Now seeking a fully experienced Associate Design Manager to be based in their London office with the ability to inspire others and will be responsible for running major projects.

• 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.
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams.
• Ensures 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 RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.

Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types. Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc. Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software. Background in consulting or construction preferred. Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

Benefits include:

• 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.
• 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.