Offsite Standardisation Manager

Growthnext Stepsat; Copmanthorpe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Pension with employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing program

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Personal development programme

Job summary

Growthnext Stepsat in Leeds is seeking an Offsite Standardisation Manager with an electrical/mechanical bias to lead the development, implementation, and adoption of standardised offsite products across the business.

You will collaborate with central technical, offsite manufacturing, design, estimating, and project delivery teams to embed standardized solutions in designs and ensure on-site delivery aligns with DFMA principles and BIM processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical building services projects.
• Experience with offsite manufacturing, DFMA, or standardisation in construction/MEP.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety Leadership: champion a safety-first culture.
• Product Development: identify and improve standardised offsite products with project teams.
• Strategic Alignment: ensure products align with business strategy and sector needs with a clear roadmap.
• Design Collaboration: work with designers to embed standardised products in designs.
• Innovative Thinking: promote DFMA principles in design approaches.
• BIM Coordination: maintain standardised products in Revit library with BIM team.
• Tender Solutions: ensure standardised products are included in tender solutions and cost models.
• Project Support: assist teams in adopting standardised products and tackle implementation barriers.
• Feedback Loop: capture learnings and expand the product suite.
• Market Awareness: monitor industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build strong relationships to support development and adoption.

Skills

Building services

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

BIM coordination

Education

Eng, MCIBSE, MIET, B.Eng (Hons) or equivalent

Tools

Revit

BIM data structures

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Offsite Standardisation Manager!

Location: Leeds (Open to other locations) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

About the Role

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of offsite manufacturing? We're looking for an Offsite Standardisation Manager with an electrical/mechanical bias to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development, implementation, and adoption of standardised offsite (OSM) products across our business. Your mission will be to collaborate with various teams-central technical, offsite manufacturing, design, estimating, and project delivery-to ensure that our standardised solutions are not only developed but also embedded in designs and consistently delivered on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and Safety Leadership: Champion a safety-first culture in all activities.
• Product Development: Identify and continuously improve standardised offsite products in collaboration with project teams.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure products align with business strategy and sector needs, establishing a structured product roadmap.
• Design Collaboration: Work with internal and external designers to incorporate standardised products into designs.
• Innovative Thinking: Challenge traditional design approaches and promote design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) principles.
• BIM Coordination: Collaborate with the BIM team to maintain standardised products within the Revit library.
• Tender Solutions: Ensure standardised products are included in tender solutions and cost models.
• Project Support: Assist project teams in adopting standardised products and addressing implementation barriers.
• Feedback Loop: Capture learnings and identify opportunities to expand the product suite.
• Market Awareness: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our offerings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support product development and adoption.
• Central Point of Contact: Facilitate communication and resolve challenges related to offsite standardisation.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical building services projects.
• Background in offsite manufacturing, DFMA, or standardisation within construction/MEP.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with BIM processes and digital engineering (Revit libraries, data structures).
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, costing, and programme impacts.
• Experience in developing repeatable products or standard solutions.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Eng, MCIBSE, MIET, B.Eng (Hons) or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can expect:

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, and more
• Personal development programme to support your growth

About Us

As one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, we take pride in our rich history since 1921. With a turnover of £500m and a team of 3000 employees, we're committed to developing great people through our investment in training. We work across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, tackling groundbreaking projects with innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. When you join us, you'll have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.