Senior Design Manager (MEP) - Reading

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a talented Senior MEP Design Manager to join our UK Construction Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading the design and technical delivery of complex building services projects across a wide range of sectors.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing tender design information for technical compliance and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborating with estimating teams to review client requirements, key plant, and equipment selections.
• Leading the engagement and management of external design consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing BIM delivery requirements and monitoring associated costs.
• Providing electrical technical/design support across multiple projects when required.
• Applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to develop innovative solutions.
• Attending design and client meetings to ensure smooth project progress.
• Supporting quality assurance and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Who we're looking for

• A minimum of HNC/HND (via technical apprenticeship) or a degree in Building Services Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the UK construction and building services industry.
• Proven experience working on projects from design through to completion.
• Understanding of design interface and on-site challenges.
• Technical knowledge of HV/LV and ELV systems, codes of practice, British Standards, IET 17th/18th Edition, CDM, and Building Regulations.
• Awareness of environmental standards (e.g., BREEAM).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com .