Engineering Design Manager - Construction

Description

The company's Real Estate team is growing because client demand has increased, and it is hiring Engineering Design Managers at both experienced and developing levels to join a supportive team.

The role covers critical national infrastructure. You will work with clients to make sure the finished product is fit for purpose, with designs that can be built, meet compliance, and are innovative and efficient.

You will lead design input on multi-disciplinary projects from early concept through to delivery.

Projects span transport (rail and aviation), defence, real estate and highways, so you can broaden your project experience with the company.

The company's clients lead change in their industry. The team wants to hear from people at different career stages.

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 to deliver project solutions to the required design standard.
• Evaluate designs and solutions.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, maintenance and strategic stakeholders, as well as design coordinators.
• Liaise with clients, engineering managers, project managers, contractors and consultants on project issues, scope changes, risks and similar matters.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of design and management experience.
• Around 5 years managing design through the full project lifecycle, ideally across several sectors and procurement routes.
• Experience in building fit out, defence industry and machine integration is preferable.
• A strong grasp of integrated design delivery and of managing consultant performance.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments.
• A Degree or HNC, or equivalent, in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction work types, methods and design solutions.
• Experience with CAD, such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Strong communication skills for working with both clients and staff.
• Self-driven, results-oriented and positive.
• Skills in people management, time management and project design management.
• A passion for construction and customer satisfaction, with high standards.

Conditions

The company is an equal opportunity employer that 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 and the chance to influence change.