Senior Design Manager

22 hours ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Black & White Engineering Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

The team in Manchester is growing and requires the support of an experience Design / Project Manager to support the growing portfolio of data centre projects across UK and Europe. You will be able to utilise your detailed knowledge of MEP and / or Civil and Structural engineering for complex building construction projects.

What's In It for You?

  • Impactful Work: Lead mission-critical projects for the UK and European region with global clients.
  • Career Growth: Clear progression pathways, mentoring opportunities, and exposure to international projects.
  • Global Collaboration: Work with diverse, expert teams across UK, Europe, Middle East, and APAC.
  • Professional Development: Support for chartership, training programs, and access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and travel opportunities.
  • Inclusive Culture: A workplace built on accountability, integrity, simplicity, and support—where your ideas matter.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary MEP / Civil & Structures design teams across international projects.
  • Manage the full design process, from capturing briefs to delivering exceptional solutions.
  • Collaborate with expert clients in a highly interactive design environment.
  • Advise and guide the project on matters like permitting and other local compliance mandates.
  • Oversee project P&L, financial performance, and risk management.
  • Drive business growth initiatives.

Design Managers from other building sectors are welcome to apply but you must be able to demonstrate good knowledge of MEP / Building Services, RIBA stages, best practice project / programme management and good levels of communication.

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. you can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy, with over 1000 employees in teams based in our UK, European, Middle East and Asia Pacific offices.

We have been providing a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering consultancy services since 2007 and are now continuing to expand our Civil and Structural Engineering division.

Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.

With Black & White's exponential growth over the last few years, numerous colleagues have progressed from engineering and design roles into leadership positions. You will be able to make an impact both internally and with clients and receive suitable recognition.

Ready to take the lead? Apply now and let's build something extraordinary together.

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