Ethos Engineering

Design Manager - Design Management Group

Job description

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About the Role – Design Manager

Ethos Engineering Design Management Group is growing on the back of our successful expansion across Europe in the exciting world of Hyperscale Data Centre Design. We are looking for the right candidates to join us, with the drive and ambition to be at the leading edge of our industry as we provide innovative & novel design solutions for our Blue-Chip Big Tech clients.

The purpose of the Design Manager is to ensure the design of all projects executed are successfully achieved. This role will focus on flawless design delivery, coordination and engineering execution.


Candidate Attributes

  • The candidate must be based in Ireland to be considered for this position
  • You must have a proven level of experience in delivering complex and multi-disciplined projects.
  • You must have excellent commercial awareness and business acumen with the ability to manage projects to budget including man-hours and commercial targets.
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines within budget.
  • You must be self-driven, and results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business services.
  • A forward planner, who identifies and resolves project challenges effectively.
  • You must be able to critically assess your own performance and the performance of others.
  • Act as a Project Sponsor when required.
  • Have an in-depth knowledge base and experience across all RIBA work stages.
  • Ability to lead, coordinate and supervise both internal and external teams.
  • Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have thorough knowledge of UK building regulations and construction technology.
  • Possess exceptional technical and construction detailing ability.
  • Working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial but is not essential.


Role Requirements


  • Provide leadership to the Design and Document Management functions on the project, in accordance with established Design Management Group procedures and protocols.
  • To complete and publish a Design Management Plan (part of the Project Execution Plan) and establish project-specific procedures and implement them, in accordance with Design Management Group established procedural protocols.
  • Provide interface with client, as appropriate where defined in the project structure.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude to safety and ensure the Design team is active in this regard.
  • Lead the Design team to ensure that the overall project requirements are satisfied.
  • Working with the discipline leads to establishing an agreed scope of services for all Design disciplines and/or Design Subcontractors/Suppliers.
  • Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of service and develop (as required) a comprehensive scope of service for the next stage of the project.
  • Manage all design reviews and coordination meetings; ensure a fully coordinated Design strategy is in place and work closely with discipline lead designers to deliver.
  • Ensure that a fully coordinated design is produced that integrates with the agreed Project Execution Plan and that the design is regularly monitored for progress and updated as required.
  • Manage change control (in conjunction with the internal team)
  • Deliver to cost in terms of design fee and project prime cost.
  • Liaise with senior management to establish and confirm fee targets, and ensure the design team is aware of and monitor progress against the target fees.
  • Ensure that the design is developed in line with procurement and construction requirements and the cost plan budget allowances.
  • To ensure that the Design fully accords with the defined specifications as detailed within the work package control document or Sub-contract documents as appropriate.
  • In conjunction with Senior Management and discipline heads, ensure that resource management is effectively and efficiently applied to the project.


Key Knowledge

  • Knows where to find relevant knowledge
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of Software
  • Developing skills in relevant software
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning software
  • Construction


Here at Ethos, we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.


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