Engineering Design Manager - Construction

Description

The Real Estate team is growing because client demand has increased, so the company is hiring experienced and aspiring Engineering Design Managers to join a supportive, experienced team.

The work covers critical national infrastructure, including rail, aviation, defence, real estate and highways projects, for clients who are leading change in their industries.

You will lead design input on multi-disciplinary projects from early concepts through to delivery, and work closely with clients to make sure the final product is fit for purpose.

Design managers here are strategic thinkers, collaborators and problem solvers, and the company wants to speak to people at different stages of their careers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Manager to manage the agreed contract with external design consultants, making sure they meet their contractual duties and taking action if they do not.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams of engineers from consultants and partner companies so that solutions are produced to the required design level.
• Evaluate designs and solutions, making sure they are buildable, compliant, innovative and efficient.
• Work with technical, operational, maintenance and strategic stakeholders and design coordinators.
• Liaise with clients, engineering managers, project managers, contractors and consultants on project issues, scope changes, risks and similar matters.

Requirements

• Have at least 5 years of design and management experience, around 5 years of which managing design through the full project lifecycle across a range of sectors and procurement routes.
• Experience in building fit out, the defence industry and machine integration is preferable.
• Understand integrated design delivery and how to manage consultant performance.
• Have knowledge and experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments.
• Hold a degree, HNC or equivalent in a civil, mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
• Have strong practical knowledge of construction work types, methods and design solutions.
• Have experience with CAD, such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Communicate well with both clients and staff.
• Be self-driven, results-oriented and positive.
• Manage people, time and project design effectively.
• Care about construction and customer satisfaction, with high standards.

Conditions

Working pattern and location details are not stated in the posting.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

• The company supports a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Employees have a voice in bringing about change.