Electrical Design Manager

BOUYGUES UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days a year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous share scheme

Lifestyle benefits via BY Extra

Job summary

BOUYGUES UK is seeking a candidate to assist Senior Technical Managers in delivering design and technical information effectively. You will engage with MEP consultants, support technical reviews, and ensure adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a construction-related degree and experience within a technical department of an MEP consultancy or contractor. The position is located in Cambridge, England and includes benefits like 26 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a construction-related subject or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in MEP consultancy or contracting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of current safety regulations and design processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of design and technical information for projects.
• Engage and manage relationships with MEP Consultants and Designers.
• Undertake technical reviews and ensure best value designs.
• Identify and manage technical risks during the project.

Skills

Qualification degree level in a construction related subject or relevant experience

Experience within the design/technical department of MEP Consultancy or Main/MEP Contractor

Understanding of Design Process, Design Management, Procurement

Familiarity with Building Regulations and the Approved Documents

Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations

Experience in MEP materials, systems, methods and technology

Competence in Design and Technical risk management

Building Performance, BIM & digital engineering

Education

Degree in a construction related subject

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide assistance to the Senior Technical Managers & Design Managers to help them deliver design & technical information on a bid or project; from prequalification to completion with emphasis on preconstruction (generally, but not limited to, the RIBA Plan of Work Stages 3 to 6/BSRIA BG6 Stages 3-7).

Skills Profile

• Qualification degree level (or NVQ equivalent) in a construction related subject or relevant experience
• Experience within the design / technical department of MEP Consultancy or Main / MEP Contractor
• Design Process, Design Management, Procurement, Offsite Manufacturing, Preconstruction and Delivery in the construction industry
• Experience in the current statutory requirements in respect of the construction industry e.g. Building Regulations and the Approved Documents, Building Safety Act
• Principles of the RIBA Plan of Work/BSRIA BG6
• CDM 2015 Regulations, and other Health and Safety and environmental legislation
• Experience covering knowledge of MEP materials, systems, methods and technology
• Design and Technical risk management
• Building Performance, BIM & digital engineering

Main Accountabilities

• Engage and develop relationships with our MEP Consultants and Designers
• Input to MEP Consultant, BIM Coordinator and CDP Specialist Designer appointments
• Monitor and manage the progress of our MEP Consultants, BIM Coordinators and CDP designers
• Undertake technical reviews of designs produced by our MEP Consultants, BIM Coordinators and CDP designers, ensuring best value compliant designs are produced.
• Validate / Technically approve significant plant and equipment selections or specialist CDP sub‑contractor selection and designs
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities
• Drive a ‘Designing for Safety’ approach within our design teams
• Ensure ‘Wellbeing and Environment’ is always considered within our designs
• Develop value engineering and value management proposals and undertake the management and integration of these within our designs
• Verify the site installation against the design
• Provide troubleshooting support to significant technical and commissioning issues
• Promote the BYUK policies and Key Values and function as a role model in demonstrating behaviours

Why Bouygues UK

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee‑led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Privacy

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.