Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are seeking a Design Manager to join a leading engineering consultancy, on a contract basis, outside IR35. As the successful candidate, you will be required to work on-site, full-time, from our client’s West London site. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Data Centre, Health Care, and Residential projects, directing and managing a team of engineers to project completion.

-Competitive day rate ranging from £450-£475 (depending on experience).

-On-site working arrangements.

Responsibilities:

-Manage and oversee the execution of project designs throughout the project, ensuring that scheduling, budgets, and quality are being complied with.

-Lead and direct multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultants through the project entirety, promoting collaboration and high-quality performance.

-Build and maintain rapport with clients allowing for design negotiation and presentations to take place, ensuring client requirements are being met.

-Ensure and maintain project documentation, observe risk and performance, and adapt plans when required.

-Promote compliance with design standards and processes, as well as sustainability targets, regulations, and best practices.

-Aid in the proposal and fee bidding process, as well as the promoting of business development opportunities.

Requirements:

-7+ years of experience working within a design management role, with a focus on building services and/or MEP projects.

-Solid grasp of design systems and multidisciplinary coordination.

-Prior experience of managing teams of engineers whilst overseeing and directing multiple concurrent projects.

-Strong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to build and maintain rapport with clients.

-Proficiency in managing project budgets, risks, and schedules, with a commercial focus.