Design Manager

Rullion are recruiting a Design Manager for a permanent posititon with our client. Our client is a leading MEH contractor who has been appointed on the Hinkley Point C project.

This role requires an individual with proven experience at a senior level in delivering building services design and successfully implementing design strategies.

Hinkley Point C is the UK's first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets. All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

Job title: Design Manager (MEH / HVAC)

Job Type:Perm

Start date: ASAP

Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: 70K+ neg, plus package e.g car allowance

Location: Hinkley Point C, TA5 1UD. Or occasionally the Bristol Office as required

Working Hours: 9 day fortnight

Applicants must have the following:

• Minimum Degree qualification. Either Electrical or Mechanical.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in a building services or similar industry.
• Leadership skills are required to deliver design services in a timely manner with a customer specific focus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships.
• Numeracy and report writing.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD & Revit and any other software applications required to meet the needs of providing a designed solution.
• Experience within the most current forms of procurement.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Excellent IT Skills. Microsoft Office is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice, in particular temporary installations, designer duties and responsibilities under CDM and other regulatory requirements.

Ideally applicants should also have:

• Experience of leading a team in project delivery.
• Relevant professional membership e.g. RIBA, BIBSE, IET, aligned to the workstream is recommended.
• Have knowledge and experience working on nuclear projects.

Role information:

• To create, implement and manage the design solutions for the CBS non-permanent services installations.
• To provide specialist technical support the CBS operations teams.
• To ensure the integration, technical assurance, compliance, health, safety and sustainability of design and engineering to enable compliant defect free handover for operational service, delivered to programme and budget.
• Coordinate with the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
• Review and approve design documentation.

In General:

• Manage and lead a design team to provide effective design solutions for the Hinkley 'C' Common Building Services - CBS includes temporary (circa five year) power distribution, small power, lighting, ventilation, LTHW, CHW, CWS, wastewater drainage, fire alarm systems & general fixing arrangements.
• Ensure effective utilisation and cost recovery of approximately ten staff in line with resource requirements.
• Ensure collaboration between disciplines coordinating and managing the requirements of all services.

For Direct Reports:

• Manage and evaluate competency and capability (SQEP), and training requirements including CPD events.
• Manage and support trainees and graduates.

Design Delivery:

• Manage and lead the development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, including budget & programme constraints, presenting proposals to customers and stakeholders.
• Chair and manage design & other technical review workshops & meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage, create, and review requisition specifications for equipment.
• Manage, create and or review strategies and guidance on the buildability, operability, maintainability, de-constructability of design proposals to operations teams.

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