MEP Design Manager

Foster + Partners

MEP Design Manager

Battersea, London (office based)

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Associate/Associate Partner level MEP Design Managers to be part of our dynamic multidisciplinary engineering team in London. You will be required to work autonomously or with a team to develop the successful projects through clear strategy and proactive commitment nationally and internationally.

The role involves review and management of the MEP engineering disciplines and MEP delivery of large-scale projects, attending project meetings, overseeing MEP engineering activities, and ensuring design completeness and quality compliance. The role will provide crucial technical support, contribute to project reporting, and represent the company professionally. Strong knowledge of international industry standards and regulations, experience in MEP design capacities, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential qualities.

Skills & experience required:

• Above 7 years experience as either a mechanical, electrical or public health engineer and/or Design Manager / Technical Services Manager on significant projects
• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer and degree in engineering.
• MCIBSE/MIET/MIEE/IMechE Professional Membership Registration.
• Experience working with a design consultancy and/or contractor in an MEP capacity, with track record of successful project delivery
• Proven experience in working alongside multidiscipline design teams with a solid understanding and empathy of the design process.
• Experience of working in a team environment is essential.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Good technical understanding of MEP engineering disciplines and the role of the building services engineer within the design team.
• Good understanding of other disciplines and specialisms engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Good understanding of international Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material
• Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
• Able to negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
• Awareness of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
• Appreciation of different type of contracting agreements within architectural and engineering design.
• Flexible and willing to travel to service international projects and customers.
• Client facing with strong presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
• International project experience
• Track record of project delivery in BIM
• Broad understanding of sustainable design and the role of MEP systems design in the built environment
• Familiarity with International design standards such as ASHRAE, including 55, 62.1, 90.1 etc.
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite software
• Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
• Bluebeam and Navisworks.
• LEED qualified or having working familiarity with environmental assessment methods such as LEED/BREEAM/WELL etc. - highly desirable.

This position will be based in the Battersea office, and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 18:00pm.

If you wish to be considered, please apply with an up to date CV.