We are working closely with a National leading contractor who are looking for a M&E Design Manager to join their established team on a permanent basis, onsite based full time at Hinkley Point C Power Station.

This position would see you reporting directly into the Common Building Services Manager where your key deliverables would consist of Designing Proposals & Documentations, Technical Review Workshop Output, Requisition Specifications and Constructability Analyses. Building Services experience is preferred.

Your responsibilities:

• To create, implement and manage the design solutions for the Hinkley C CBS Non-permanent services installations. These designs need to be flexible, easily removable, easily modifiable and extendable.
• To provide specialist technical support and guidance to the CBS operations teams.
• To ensure the integration, technical assurance, compliance, health, safety and sustainability of design and engineering to enable compliant defect free handover for operational service, delivered to programme and budget.
• Coordination with the Principle Designer and Principle Contractor ensuring regular flow of information to comply with meeting the requirements of CDM
• General; Manage and Lead a design team to provide effective design solutions for the Hinkley ‘C’ Common Building Services – CBS includes temporary (circa five year) power distribution, small power, lighting, ventilation, LTHW, CHW, CWS, waste water draining, fire alarm systems & general fixing arrangements. Ensure effective utilisation and cost recovery of approximately ten staff in line with resource requirements.
• For direct reports; Manage and evaluate competency and capability (SQEP). Manage and evaluate training requirements including CPD events. Manage and support the development of trainees and graduates.
• Design Delivery; Manage and lead the development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, including budget &programme constraints, presenting proposals to customers and stakeholders. Chair and manage design & other technical review workshops & meetings with stakeholders. Manage, create, and review requisition specifications for equipment. Manage, create and or review strategies and guidance on the buildability, operability, maintainability, de-constructability of design proposals to operations teams.
• Review and approve design documentation.

Requirements:

• This role requires an individual with proven experience at a senior level in delivering building services design and successfully implementing design strategies.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in a building services or similar regulated industry.
• Leadership skills are required to deliver design services in a timely manner with a customer specific focus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure.
• Experience of leading a team and/or coaching a team is desirable.
• Numeracy and report writing is a requirement
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD & Revit and any other software applications required to meet the needs of providing a designed solution.
• The individual will have experience within the most current forms of procurement
• Relevant professional membership with an appropriate institute e.g. RIBA, BIBSE, IET, aligned to the workstream is recommended.
• A valid CSCS card is a requirement
• Excellent IT Skills relevant to the business stream are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice, in particular temporary installations, designer duties and responsibilities under CDM and other regulatory requirements
• Minimum Degree qualification in either Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Additional requirements:

• Positive, can-do mentality
• Proven track record of success.
• Strong leader with collaborative nature
• Ability to reach sensible compromise position
• Strong focus on team performance, training, mentoring and integration with client and Alliance teams.

Working Pattern:

• Hinkley Point C Construction Site
• 9-day fortnight
• Travel and accommodation is fully expensed
• Relocation package available

There is an expected 5 years minimum worth of work on this project.

This position offers long term progression, job security and a fantastic working culture amongst an established team.

If you are interested, send your CV to Ben at ben.bishop@coleman-james.com or on 07808723267