Design Manager

Review & critically appraise MEP services design documentation throughout the design process. Ensure all aspects of the design comply with the project brief, designs are coordinated, spatial fit is observed and regulations are adhered to.

Attend internal pre-contract meetings to present design documentation to contract teams and project managers upon contract award.

Ensure coordinated working drawings are developed to allow installation to commence.

Engage with sub-contractors to incorporate valuable design advice.

Monitor progress of the design against the agreed programme and ensure documentation is completed on time.

Develop, issue and track requests for information.

Attend design coordination and design team meetings with professional team. Set goals for meetings, clearly convey actions and resolve design issues.

Directly engage with & manage the design team and external design consultants.

Undertake minor design activities to support Contract / Project Managers.

Establish and agree design programs with clients & design consultants.

Liaise with preconstruction teams to ensure project budget are adhered to.

Prepare reports required by client and professional team. Respond to all correspondence/communications in writing recording key aspects.

Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to and fully implemented and take appropriate action where individuals do not comply with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.

A proven capability to undertake design of all mechanical or electrical services systems including public health, domestic water services, heating systems, cooling and ventilation systems.

A detailed knowledge and understanding of Building Services design process.

You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail will also be required. The role comes with an exciting package which can be discussed at application stage.

Good people management, communication and motivational skills.

The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise workloads.

The ability to work unsupervised but also to be an active team member.

A pro-active approach to problem solving.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a MEP services design role.

Ability to meet deadlines and work in a client facing environment.

The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines on multiple projects.

Munro Building Services Ltd have a requirement for an experienced Design Manager. You will take responsibility for the development and completion of MEP services design documentation and manage the design process on multiple projects. We generally work on projects with a value up to £12m. We are looking for a Design Manager who can ensure project documentation is complete, concise, in line with regulatory requirements and project budgets. You’ll work closely with external design consultants, architects, clients, main contractors and sub-contractors and project stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.

Have knowledge of project procurement methods from traditional single stage to 2 stage design & build contracts.

A good knowledge of all aspects of health and safety within the industry and the ability to implement control measures at site level.

A strong knowledge of and a proven history of working on BIM level 2 projects and associated BIM execution Plans.

Have a detailed knowledge of low & zero carbon technologies.

A Building Services Engineering degree or be working towards a recognised qualification

Opportunities exist within our Cambridge & Colchester offices- CB24 3DQ or CO6 1JE

£Excellent - Salary Negotiable. Benefits include Car Allowance, Pension, Private Healthcare.