About The Role
Job Title: Pre-Construction M&E Design ManagerLocation:Faslane / Coulport
Division:Building North
Contract Type:Permanent
Benefits:Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance + more
Job SummaryGRAHAM Construction is seeking a skilled and experienced M&E Design Manager to join our Building Division at Faslane/Coulport. This role is essential for managing the mechanical and electrical design aspects of our construction projects, ensuring they meet all technical and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities - Lead the M&E design process from concept through to construction.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure M&E design compliance with project requirements.
- Manage M&E design schedules and ensure timely delivery of design packages.
- Conduct M&E design reviews and provide technical guidance to the project team.
- Ensure all M&E designs adhere to relevant regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with the project management team to align M&E design objectives with project goals.
- Oversee the preparation of M&E design documentation and reports.
- Facilitate communication between M&E design teams and construction teams.
- Scope and agree on M&E consultant appointments.
- Manage overall M&E preconstruction programming, including design, pricing, and contract close.
- Develop M&E design to meet cost and programme requirements.
- Identify and manage M&E risks and opportunities.
- Complete the M&E Contractors proposals.
- Ensure quality control and adherence to processes for M&E designs.
- Input into overall construction and commissioning programme for M&E aspects.
- Plan and estimate costs for M&E components.
- Review and critique M&E Tender Documentation.
- Manage M&E document control.
- Brief and engage Specialist M&E Consultants/suppliers for planning reports.
- Provide progress reports on M&E design internally and externally.
- Attend and assist in briefing the Construction Project Team at the design Handover Meeting.
- Support M&E Design Managers during detailed design, assisting with early design production, pre-start planning condition discharge, drainage, highway, and other statutory approvals as required.
- Obtain, review, and critique M&E quotations from Sub-Contractors during pricing.
- Assist Estimator / Commercial Manager in preparation of the financial bid submission for M&E components.
- Advise on BREEAM / Code / Renewable + general research issues with consultation with the team.
- Provide lessons learned on completion of each preconstruction stage for M&E aspects.
Requirements - Proven experience in M&E design management within the construction industry.
- Strong understanding of M&E construction processes and project management principles.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Must live within a 45-minute drive of the Faslane/Coulport site.
- Must be willing to undergo full Security Clearance process.
- No option for remote working; presence on-site is mandatory.
Person SpecificationPersonal Attributes: - Organised, structured, and professional manner.
- Passion for excellence.
- Trustworthy and ethical in approach.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound judgement and discernment.
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills.
- High degree of customer understanding and focus.
Technical Competencies: - Broad M&E design experience on a wide range of private and public sector projects.
- Experience in a project management related position on design and build projects in excess of £10M.
- Commercial acumen with a detailed understanding of M&E project costs.
- Proven experience in procurement and contract management for M&E components.
- Proven experience of managing professional M&E consultants.
- Thorough understanding of the M&E design development process, including BIM.
- Working knowledge of Building Regulations and codes of practice related to M&E.
- Proven experience of forging strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word/Excel.
- Excellent planning and programming skills.
Application ProcessInterested candidates should apply with their CV on our website, outlining their relevant experience and qualifications. Please note that all roles at Faslane/Coulport require full Security Clearance.
Our CommitmentWe are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon requestGRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicants experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.JBRP1_UKTJ
