Design Manager Permanent

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Position                                  Design Manager

 

Location                                 Slough, Berkshire

 

Salary                                     Circa £95k+package

 

Project                                    £100m Data Centre

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a large date centre project in Slough. This division specializes in delivering data center projects from design to construction across MENA.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage & coordinate design engineers, BIM teams and external design consultants as the Project Lead.
  • Coordinate with the client’s design team for Build and services.
  • Ensure that the design development aligns with the construction schedule.
  • Plan and lead design & engineering workshops.
  • Oversee the Technical submittal process, ensuring adherence to specifications.
  • Manage the design query process, raise issues in workshops & follow up on RFI’s.
  • Oversee IFC releases and updates, coordinate with the design team and engineers.
  • Lead weekly Design/Engineering meetings with internal and external teams.
  • Maintain a design risk register, communicate potential risks to client & management.
  • Report design & engineering progress in weekly client meetings & highlight risks.
  • Coordinate contractor construction drawings and models, ensuring timely approvals.
  • Manage contractors’ as-built drawings and models for planned handover.
  • Ensure contractors submit all required documentation, O&M manuals, and adhere to client protocols and Platform.
  • Ensure project quality plans are submitted & Q.A. procedures are implemented.
  • Generate monthly design progress reports & liaise with the Project Director.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

  • Experience in delivering large-scale projects, ideally data centers.
  • Degree-level background preferred, in a relevant construction discipline.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work on a long-term project
  • Competitive salary and benefits packages.
  • Collaborative team working environment.
  • Supported career progression and development.

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