Senior Design Manager (Data Centres) - LondonRED 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 Senior Design Manager to be based out of our London office, to provide project support from inception through completion, including pre and post contract. The successful candidate will expertly manage relationships between the design team and Subject Matter Expert (SME), while maintaining our excellent relationship with the client. The successful candidate will also ensure efficient use resources throughout and act with integrity and high professional standards.Role ResponsibilitiesReview status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or othersDay to day management of project progress and direct liaison with project support teamsEnsures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegationCapture a project brief and distil into design toll gates for delivery (typically masterplan, 50% 80% and 100% design)Manage project requirements to present progress and manage the acquisition of design information whilst managing multiple workstreams concurrentlyCoordinate teams to deliver coherent and well-rehearsed face to face page turn presentationsManage virtual design teams working across multiple times zonesCollaborate with and coach the design team through the design stage on the basis that the design team are the experts and put forward recommended solutions that localise the clients design principles to the subject sitesMaintain clear and accurate records and reports‘Set the standard’ for good project and design managementDrive the team, to support and resolve difficult issues as they arise in a fair and reasonable mannerIdentify and address performance issues before the client raises themQuickly understand clients process and develop supporting toolsWork autonomously, as part of a wider team and leading a teamActively participate in new growth initiatives internal and external and to contribute to the development of internal systems and proceduresSupport growth initiativesSupport 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 perspectiveBEng in appropriate engineering discipline desirableMCIBSE/MIEE/IMechE Professional Membership desirableChartered Engineer status desirableProven experience intaking a project requirement, typically for a new hyperscale availability zone comprising of one to three sites from the real estate due diligence phase to 100% design phase in circa a 20-25week timescale period desirableExperience in project management and MEP engineering track record with some experience of data centres or other heavily engineered buildings e.g. pharma, process, hospital,Knowledge of UTI and Sub UTI T3 principles e.g. distributed redundancyAn in-depth technical expertise in industrial architecture, structures, civils, acoustics, environmentalRole Requirements5+ Years’ experience at Senior Engineer level or Design Management levelEnthusiastic, driven and dynamic self-starter with career progression aspirationsDemonstrate a thorough understanding of the design processPeripheral experience in architecture, structures, civils, security and permittingSound understanding of template design with localisation requirementsAbility to forge strong client and supplier relationships and maintain the sameAbility to keep clear and accurate records and reportsAbility to mentor and develop and team to achieve project and business goalsAbility to contribute to the growth of the business via business developmentAbility to work well, either alone, or as part of a team under own initiativeAbility to step outside A/E consultancy delivery norms and embrace an intensively collaborative design environment working for and reporting daily to an expert clientAbility to proactively step outside the role of conventional design regiment and stages and to understand fast track design driven by the hyperscale client modelGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (word/excel outlook/PowerPoint)Proficient in the use of Microsoft ProjectAbility to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet softwareAdaptable, proactive approach to engineering tasksFlexible and willing to travel regularly to service international projects and customersCommercial and financial awareness and management of projects and feesAbility to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a teamSound knowledge & working application of key Health and Safety issues and legislationAble to chair & facilitate meetings at all levelsPossess exceptional clear communication skills and command of English spoken/written,Have an appreciation of different cultures/races and embrace the sameUnderstand and maintain the long terms goals of the businessUnderstand the company QA process, maintain and contribute to the sameMaintain an appropriate knowledge of industry initiativesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oralAct in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice GuidelinesMaintain and appropriate internal profile within the businessPromote a positive work ethicPlay an active role in external promotion of the business as requiredManaging client and stakeholder engagementDeveloping long-term trusted client and supplier relationshipsMaintain an appropriate external profile in the industryTo contribute to wider external group communications and support the profile of the businessBenefitsRED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ serviceHoliday purchase and buy back schemeHybrid WorkingContributory company pension schemeHealthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)Non-contractual bonus awardsTraining sponsorshipCharity volunteering leaveWellness 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, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.