Design Manager - (1862)

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.
We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Design Manager to support Hoare Lea on a Healthcare project (hospital).

It's an exciting time to join our MEP team. We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to help lead the coordination and integration of Hoare Lea services with the Danish architectural and structural engineers, as well as head-client requirements. The position will require regular in-country (Denmark) presence, details to be worked out and subject to visas but initially alternating weeks.

• Act as an interface between the Hoare Lea Multi-disciplinary team and Danish architects and structural engineers, as well as the hospital client.
• Review and monitor the design programme, acting where external deadlines and information requirements are not met (HLE or 3rd Parties).
• Provide initial high-level technical input and oversight and support design conflicts efficiently. Detail to be led by discipline leads but initial early technical appraisals identifying challenges/constraints.
• Support the process of compliance with healthcare design standards, regulations, and client specifications. Lead by Cowi but requires close coordination with non-HLE designers.
• Receive requests from Cowi and the head client and liaise with the HLE UK team to enable responses.

About you

• Proven experience managing design coordination on large-scale projects.
• Healthcare experience would be useful.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and their interface with architecture and structure.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex design issues.

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If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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