Design Manager

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Hydrock Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Manager to join our team at Hydrock. As a key member of our MEP department, you will be responsible for overseeing project schedules, resource allocation, and budget adherence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with our experienced design teams to plan, coordinate, and execute all design work-stages.
  • Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and budget adherence with regular reviews to track progress.
  • Lead the development of project scope, objectives, and key deliverables to align with both client and internal expectations.
  • Organize and lead regular project meetings with design teams, key stakeholders, and clients, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
  • Work closely with clients and contractors to ensure clarity and efficiency is maintained throughout procurement phases.
  • Manage project documentation, including risk assessments, change/deviation logs, with monthly reports.
  • Manage accurate and updated project tracking systems/dashboards ensuring visibility for the senior leadership team.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations, documenting lessons learned and making recommendations for future projects.

Requirements

  • Experience working as a Design or Building Services Manager within the building services industry.
  • Expert in project management methodologies (PMI / APM / Prince 2 or equivalent) and proficient in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar.
  • Proven track record of managing projects within building services, ideally with an MEP focus with a confident understanding of the end-to-end design process.
  • Confident managing complex, high-budget projects with multiple stakeholders and working towards deadlines.
  • Excellent health benefits and 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accruing 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too.
  • An earlier finish on Friday (4pm).
  • An opportunity to give back: "Day off for good cause" (on a workday).
  • A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme.

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