MEP Design Manager - Data Centres
Posted 1 day ago by Eden Brown
£600 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London
Summary: The MEP Design Manager will oversee and coordinate design aspects of construction projects within a dynamic data centre consultancy. This role involves ensuring designs meet client requirements and regulatory standards while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical or HVAC, with experience in critical environments and data centres being advantageous. The position is offered on a long-term contract basis with a negotiable daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Ensure designs meet client requirements and adhere to regulatory standards.
- Offer value engineering solutions and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project teams.
- Develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals.
- Coordinate with external designers and report design risks to the Projects Director.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience as a Design Manager in a project environment.
- Substantial Design Management experience with the ability to manage multiple concurrent budgets.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of construction design principles, building codes, and regulations.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Salary (Rate): £600/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 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 client's 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
Qualifications and Skills
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a similar related field)
- 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.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Our client can offer the role on a long-term contact basis (daily rate negotiable) outside ir35
Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.