Design Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Phone provided

EAP - confidential counselling

Job summary

Glanua Limited is seeking a Design Manager to lead MEICA-based projects from initiation through commissioning. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, ensure on-site safety and sustainability standards, and liaise with clients and subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a Level 8 honours degree in a relevant field, 2–3 years in a similar role, and strong organisational and communication skills. The position is based on-site in Loughrea, Co.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a similar role, preferably water/wastewater.
• Level 8 honours degree as specified.
• Safety Regulations 2013 knowledge; Constructing safety certificates preferred.
• Experience with MEICA, process systems, electrical installations, commissioning.
• Ability to negotiate with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proficient in MS Project and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects as part of a team with a 'one team' ethos.
• Ensure HSQE standards on-site are followed.
• Collaborate with clients, client reps and third parties.
• Lead MEICA scope of works and coordinate disciplines.
• Coordinate PSDP duties and act as PSCS on sites.
• Apply Lean Construction and Last Planner techniques.
• Monitor risk, opportunities, and performance against programme and budget.
• Oversee procurement and subcontracting and manage cashflow.
• Provide training and development plans for the team.
• Assist with tendering opportunities and address client feedback.
• Keep CPD up-to-date with latest standards and technology.

Skills

MEICA knowledge

MS Project

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Driving licence

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Lean Construction / Last Planner

Financial negotiation

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental Engineering

Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: On site / Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Negotiable salary

Role: Design Manager.

Location Base: Head Office, Loughrea, Co. Galway

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Design Manager are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry with extensive industry experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013. Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable but not essential.
• Experienced in MEICA engineering works such as process systems mechanical installation, control panels, electrical installations, commissioning and process proving activities.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full Driving License.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Design Manager are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the MEICA scope of works.
• Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including civil/building engineering and the process teams.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.
• Ensure best practice project management techniques are used such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.
• Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities. Mitigate/reduce risk where possible and manage opportunities.
• Report on the monthly performance of your project to the framework manager including performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow on projects and work with the Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time to the client.
• Build and promote industry-leading teams by providing training and mentoring of staff including setting out development plans for your team.
• Provide assistance, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
• Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide any feedback on how to improve our client satisfaction.
• Seek to improve the project delivery process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Access to EAP - 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.