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Associate Design Manager - London or Bicester

London
Posted 3 months ago
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Associate Design Manager - London or Bicester

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a fully experienced Associate Design Manager to be based in either London or Bicester with the ability to inspire others and will be responsible for running major projects.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for running of Major projects. Takes Team Management role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (majority of building types) Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others. Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation Leads on the coordination of engineering services Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective

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Role Requirements

BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent Chartered Eng status Significant experience of specification design for a range of building types Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation Appreciation & working knowledge of contract & business law Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software Good understanding of BS standards/ UK regulations/codes Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work to deadlines Leadership & mentoring skills Presentation skills Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills Background in consulting or construction preferred. Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy. Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group

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Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service Holiday purchase and buy back scheme Hybrid Working Contributory company pension scheme Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level) Non-contractual bonus awards Training sponsorship Charity volunteering leave Wellness days/ initiatives. Salary commensurate with experience. Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer. This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions

RED is a company of Tractebel.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Other

Company Name: RED

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Skills

Team Management
Project Management
Cost Diagnosis
Feasibility Studies
Technical Meetings
Engineering Services
Health and Safety
Contract Law
MS Office
Invoicing
Leadership
Presentation Skills
Consulting
Construction
International Business

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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