MEP Design Manager

MEP Design Manager

North London

£70,000 + Package

Ashby's Consulting are currently recruiting for a Design Manager / Technical Services Manager (MEP) to work for a leading residential developer in London. Our client is currently going through an exciting growth period and looking to expand their MEP team.

Job Purpose

· To successfully lead the technical services function, overseeing MEP Design and liaising with external MEP design consultancies.

· To maximize the overall strength of the company by being a fully engaged member of the project leadership team.

· To lead a team of Design Coordinators and Managers.

General

· Take ownership for M&E delivery on significant sized projects.

· To interrogate the design for completeness and quality and identify any value engineering opportunities at all design stages.

· To drive off site fabrication and modern methods of construction.

· To provide guidance in the production of the project programmes.

· To provide effective and timely assistance, advice and support during the project, and oversee the project teams responsible for producing it.

· To contribute to the regular Project Report, and Project Meetings where appropriate.

· To attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with the Client, the designers, specialist contractors and other team members.

· To ensure best practice and continuous improvement in divisional & project processes.

· To pro-actively monitor Health & Safety processes and behaviours ensuring compliance with safety management systems.

Experience:

· Experience at Technical Services Manager / Design Manager level of projects in excess of £10m MEP value.

· Experience on residential projects is essential.

· Industry experience; track record of successful projects either internally or externally.

· In-depth knowledge of the design process

· In-depth knowledge of the construction process.

· Understands the pre-construction process. Can organise and manage the design phase of a project.

· Able to collate information from his/her team to prepare and present the project report.

· Understanding of how to comply with a Health & Safety policy and Health & Safety management system.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with a design consultancy in an MEP capacity, as well as experience working with a main contractor or developer. It would be advantageous if you were a member of CIBSE.

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