Design Manager

This enables us to deliver data centers with the best possible quality, speed to delivery, and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation, and certainty of planning and outcomes.

• Take full responsibility for the design coordination within the project.
• Manage the uploading of the design information in a timely manner.
• Identify and manage risk from drawings, specifications, programme and procurement.
• Identify problems and offer solutions.
• Monitor the Design management tools to ensure all information is available and is in the correct location.
• Work with the programmers to establish timelines and take responsibility for the production and control of the design programme and report against it.
• Assist in ensuring that work is carried out in full conformance with quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Organise, control and manage the design team meeting with the client and their teams.
• Liaise with the client to establish information flow and platforms to be utilised.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

• Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
• Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve with the ability to effectively manage risk.
• In-depth knowledge of the design and construction process.
• Be self-motivated, with proven organisational ability and the drive to meet deadlines.
• Customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Background in Electrical/Mechanical or Construction design.
• Experience in the data centres sector is desirable.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary