Our MEP team is expanding! We are recruiting for Design Managers across the UK to help streamline and manage our projects effectively, with opportunities based in our Leeds and London offices. Our teams work on a variety of building services projects including defence, residential, commercial, education, and healthcare alongside our growing data centre service. Working collaboratively with our national MEP team and as part of our wider multi-disciplinary offering, you will be joining a fun, highly engaged team who love what they do.
Your role will include:
This is an exciting and varied role, working closely with our experienced design teams to lead on key projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest standard. Our business is truly multi-disciplinary, so whilst you will predominantly work with the MEP team, you can expect to collaborate with our award-winning wider building services division including C&S, Fire, and Sustainability. This incorporates:
* Collaborating with our experienced design teams to plan, coordinate, and execute all design work-stages.
* Overseeing project schedules, resource allocation, budget adherence with regular reviews to track progress.
* Leading development of project scope, objectives, and key deliverables to align with both client and internal expectations.
* Organising and leading regular project meetings with design teams, key stakeholders, and our clients, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
* Working closely with clients and contractors with OFCI engagement to ensure clarity and efficiency is maintained throughout procurement phases.
* Managing project documentation, including risk assessments and change/deviation logs, with monthly reports. Ensuring all projects comply with company policy, industry regulations, and best practice.
* Managing accurate and updated project tracking systems/dashboards ensuring visibility for the senior leadership team.
* Conducting post-project evaluations, documenting lessons learned and making recommendations for future projects.
To succeed in this role, we are seeking individuals with:
* Experience working as a Design or Building Services Manager within the building services industry. Having an engineering degree is not a prerequisite and we welcome candidates from architecture and project management backgrounds.
* Expert in project management methodologies (PMI / APM / Prince 2 or equivalent is preferred) and proficient in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar.
* Proven track record of managing projects within building services, ideally with an MEP focus with a confident understanding of the end-to-end design process.
* Confident managing complex, high-budget projects with multiple stakeholders and working towards deadlines. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, have exceptional problem-solving skills, and be able to manage risk/handle issues efficiently.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with previous experience engaging with clients and key stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Experience managing data centre projects would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite for this role – full training will be provided.
What We Offer:
* Inspiring and supportive colleagues.
* Recognition for hard work and career progression.
* Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills.
* Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives.
* Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme.
A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity
The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. If shortlisted, you’ll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
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