DESIGN MANAGER (DATA CENTRES) - DUBAI, UAE

DESIGN MANAGER (DATA CENTRES) - DUBAI, UAEJoin to apply for the DESIGN MANAGER (DATA CENTRES) - DUBAI, UAE role at RED Engineering DesignRED is an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon‑built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.We now seek a Design Manager to be based in our Dubai office.Role ResponsibilitiesUse design management delivery tools to monitor and control project coordination arrangements, including reporting on various inputs and outputs for overall project progress tracking and delivery.Supports more senior staff within the RED Technology team with delegated tasks in delivery of projects. Typical tasks may include preparation of project reports, action trackers, coordinating multi‑discipline activity.Lead data manipulation of Architecture, MEP, C&S Information together with project support functions.Manage the design and interfaces between disciplines and subconsultants.Prepare design programs to meet overall project timelines and to achieve required permitting deadlines.Carry out independent reading and research to support delivery of projects.Liaison with various contractors, clients and internal/external consultants regarding delivery of projects.Ensures document control requirements are fulfilled prior to issue of information by making sure drawings have correct titles etc. and are in correct order.Coordinate teams to deliver coherent and well‑rehearsed face‑to‑face page‑turn presentations.Manage virtual design teams working across multiple time zones.Quickly understand clients process and develop supporting tool.Role RequirementsBSC/BEng (or equivalent) in appropriate engineering discipline desirableWorking towards MCIBSE/MIEE/IMechE/APM PMQ/MCIOB/Prince2 Professional Membership or equivalentWorking towards Chartered Status desirableDesirable background in architectural, engineering, project management consulting or constructionProven track record in delivering multi‑disciplined complex projects in the UAE and GCC RegionDetailed knowledge of building permit requirements in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is essentialExperience in design management and engineering track record with some experience of data centres or other large‑scale mixed‑use projects or critical facilitiesUnderstanding of key disciplines and interactions on a building/data centre project with a track record in at least one of the key disciplines involved in design and construction including architecture, structures, civils, mechanical, plumbing, fire, electrical, security, telecoms (ICT), sustainability, permitting and environmentalKnowledge of design management and project management principals, process and reporting methodologiesIntermediate level in career (3‑5 years experience)Preparation of presentations and/or bid and submission materialsEnthusiastic, driven and dynamic self‑starter with career progression aspirationsDemonstrate a thorough understanding of the design processAbility to prioritise own workloadAbility to work to deadlinesUnderstanding of UAE, UK and European codes and standardsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)Understanding of Microsoft Project with a desire to learn to become fully proficientAbility to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet softwareAdaptable, proactive approach to engineering tasksAbility to step outside A/E consultancy delivery norms and embrace an intensively collaborative design environment working for and reporting daily to an expert clientAbility to work well, either alone, or as part of a team under own initiativeSound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislationAble to chair & facilitate meetings at all levels and record key actionsPossess exceptional clear communication skills and command of English spoken/writtenHave an appreciation of different cultures/races and embrace the sameSupport the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspectiveTo understand and maintain the long‑term goals of the businessTo understand the company QA process, maintain and contribute to the sameGood understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancyBenefits30 calendar days annual leaveHoliday purchase and buy back schemeHybrid WorkingEnd of Serv