Senior Design Manager
5 days ago
London
JDL Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a fast growing data centre developer who are hiring an experienced Senior Design Manager in London. This is a hybrid opportunity offering a local package, including a basic salary, annual bonus, long term share incentive, pension and healthcare. Responsibilities • Prepare and execute Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements, clearly defining, • Scope of Work, Services, and Fees based on the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)., • Lead the procurement process for services, including managing Request for Proposals, • (RFPs), and evaluate proposals to justify selections., • Review and approve consultant invoices, proactively managing project budgets, and leading value engineering initiatives to ensure cost alignment., • Oversee consultant workload distribution to ensure balanced output and the delivery of quality design work., • Collaborate with Project and Cost Managers to develop and manage project-specific design work plans, schedules, and budgets., • Collaborate with all project team members and internal stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the design are reviewed and approved as required, • Supervise the project design team (internal and external) to deliver high-quality design, • solutions., • Represent the organization in regular design and project meetings, providing stakeholders with updates on design elements and any changes., • Oversee design development and ensure the production of accurate construction documents and specifications., • Oversee and supervise the Contractor’s design efforts, especially during RIBA Stage 4, • (Technical Design) and RIBA Stage 5 (Construction), ensuring the designs adhere to the, • contract documentation., • Ensure that the Contractor’s design aligns with local specifics such as climate, workforce standards, and regulatory requirements., • Monitor the consistency between the OPR and construction documents, flagging and documenting any deviations for resolution., • Conduct regular QA/QC reviews of the Contractor’s design submissions, ensuring all deliverables meet the project’s quality standards and compliance requirements., • Ensure close collaboration with the Contractor during construction to resolve design issues swiftly and ensure alignment between design and site execution., • Review and manage (end-user driven) design change requests during all stages of design., • Provide design input to balance end-user requirements with project constraints., • Ensure customer requirements are interpreted, verified, and documented, aiming for a 100% satisfaction rate., • Support project team in presenting design solutions to stakeholders, including end-users. Requirements • Degree in Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field., • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data centres or specialized facilities, focusing on CSA and MEP systems development., • Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing new construction, tenant improvements, and capital improvement projects., • Proven expertise in consultant negotiation and management., • Strong understanding of contractual obligations, building regulations, and project delivery frameworks (RIBA)., • Proficient in interpreting design and construction drawings, project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates., • Strong understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical design concepts., • Expertise in construction projects, particularly data centres, with a strong focus on MEP systems.