Project Design Leader - Building Engineering

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The role

Our national Building Engineering team are looking for experienced Project/Design Leaders to join our team. These roles would suit experienced building services professionals who have developed strong experience across design management and project management.

You’ll bring a technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Hydraulic or another Building Engineering discipline, combined with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects from both a design and commercial perspective. You’ll work closely with our clients, technical leaders and project teams to define scope, manage change and deliver high-quality outcomes across some of our major projects.

How you’ll make a difference:

Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, coordinating Building Engineering disciplines and wider project teams to deliver design solutions from project inception through to delivery.

Work with clients to understand needs, interpret requirements to allow our engineers to develop solutions, document design assumptions and risks.

Take ownership of design management, including defining scope, coordinating technical inputs, managing interfaces and leading design reviews to ensure the design meets client requirements, programme and project objectives.

Manage project delivery across programme, financial performance, resourcing, financial governance, identifying and managing scope changes, risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing practical advice, managing expectations and working with Project Directors, Technical Directors, Design Managers and discipline leads to resolve project and technical challenges.

Contribute to the growth of the Building Engineering business through client engagement, proposals and work-winning activities, bringing your technical and project experience to help develop new opportunities.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

Ideally, 12+ years’ experience in Building Engineering, with a strong technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Project Management, Hydraulic or another relevant discipline.

Relevant Engineering qualification, with Chartered status highly regarded, and a proven background across design management, project management or both.

Commercial and Contract Management experience.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects, with a strong understanding of scope, programme, financial governance, commercial matters and change management.

Strong client and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with technical specialists, senior stakeholders and project teams and make decisions across complex projects.

The ability to balance technical detail with the wider project, client and commercial objectives. Experience across Defence, Healthcare, Aviation, Commercial, Data Centres, Sports or other complex infrastructure will be highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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