The MEP Design Manager will be responsible for Managing the mep design elements and interfaces of specific task or project dependent on size and complexity.

They will fully understand and manage the design requirements of the tender/project ensuring that the design is delivered in line with the programme requirements and is of a quality that reflects the budget constraints.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.   

• Ensuring the MEP design management procedure is being followed and implemented as appropriate on the projects. This would include production and maintenance of the DRM, design programme, RFI schedule, MIDP, (in conjunction with the CDE), IRS, statutory condition trackers, design change and risk trackers and design documentation required to achieve practical completion.
• Taking ownership of design related items within the tender process or within the construction phase including production of written narrative/presentation material.
• Having input into the selection of the design team including the production of the design team appointments (consultant and subcontractor) if directly employed or split of responsibility if traditional including DRM, scope, MIDP, programme and fee.
• Understanding and providing solutions where possible, against the status of ‘strategic design’ items within the tender/construction documents and in line with company procedures including planning, building control/BCAR, third party requirements, brand requirements etc.
• Ensuring the design recognises all aspects of health & safety, sustainability, and quality related matters.
• Working with the site team (incl. QS) to consider alternatives design solutions including MMC.

• Experience in CDE, BIM and any planning software.
• Training and experience with sustainability accreditation and H&S.
• Experience of site/delivery, commercial and contract procedures..
• Understanding of building regulations/BCAR, planning permission and PSDP procedures.

Degree Level 6 in architecture, engineering, building services or related field + minimum 5 years’ experience.

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase  
• Company Car or Car Allowance  
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more) 
• Employer pension  
• Competitive mileage rate  
• Travel expenses  
• Flexible and remote working  
• Enhanced parental leave  
• Professional and Educational development  

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.   
  
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.  
  
*The full job specification is available on request   
  
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