Data Centre Design Manager (MEP)
Posted 1 day ago by Eden Brown
£800 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of MEP Design Manager involves overseeing and coordinating the design aspects of construction projects within a dynamic data centre construction consultancy. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure designs meet client requirements and regulatory standards while providing value engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical or HVAC engineering, with significant experience in design management, particularly in critical environments. Data centre experience is highly advantageous for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Ensure designs meet client requirements and adhere to regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project teams to develop design strategies.
- Coordinate with external designers and report design risks to the Projects Director.
- Manage multiple concurrent budgets effectively.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or Architecture.
- Proven experience as a Design Manager or in a similar role within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction design principles, building codes, and regulations.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools.
Salary (Rate): £800/day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes
To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team
The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director.
The ideal applicant will be from an Electrical or HVAC background and ideally have experience of upgrades / refurbishment works within occupied live critical environments. Data centre experience would be a significant advantage. Additionally any drainage experience would be helpful
Previous experience working as a Design manager in a project environment is essential. The successful applicant will have substantial Design Management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent budgets. Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, HVAC Engineering or Architecture Proven experience as a Design Manager or in a similar role within the construction industry. Strong knowledge of construction design principles, building codes, and regulations. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools.
Our client can offer the role on a long-term contact basis (daily rate negotiable) outside ir35
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