Job Description:

Design Manager

£50,000 - £55,000 (OTE c£65,000)

Full-time, Permanent

Job ID: 41776

Greater London

We have partnered with a market leading provider of innovative renewable energy solutions across the South of England who are hiring now for a Design Manager to lead their Engineering team, based in Greater London, on a full-time permanent basis.  

Design Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Design Manager will lead the technical design function managing a small team of Designers, assuming full responsibility for the design process working within the renewable energy industry focussing on heat pump networks, solar installations, MVHR as well as M&E solutions. The Design Manager will be the senior, technical authority for the design and installation teams ensuring designs are meticulously detailed, managing the departments workflow, implementing robust & thorough Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes as well as triaging design requests working closely with internal & external stakeholders.

Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a small team of Design Engineers
• Managing project designs from the pre-start handover
• Leading and managing client engagement on D&E projects, working closely from initial scoping through to stage-5 designs & adaptations
• Managing the queue of design work and triaging requests where required to make sure SLA’s are being adhered to
• Produce detailed technical designs for renewable energy systems including heat pumps, solar PV, MVHR, and complete M&E solutions.
• Calculate heat loss/gain and conduct room-by-room analyses for precise system sizing.
• Act as the primary point of contact for site supervisors and installation teams to resolve technical queries, ensuring designs are practical and implementable.
• Implement and manage BIM processes and ensure alignment with standard RIBA stages.

Design Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education:

• Strong understanding of BIM processes
• A working knowledge of RIBA design principles
• Strong background working with AutoCAD, Revit, IES, EasyPV or any other relevant design software
• Previous experience with UK building regulations and renewable energy standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven, demonstratable experience in designing renewable energy systems
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly internally and externally

If you are interested in this Design Manager opportunity, please apply now!

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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