Design Manager

IPS-Integrated Project Services

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Engineering
Design
Birmingham

AI generated summary

You need a relevant Bachelor's degree, 8 years' experience in engineering design for pharma/biotech, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a team.
You will manage client relationships, oversee design quality, coordinate team efforts, ensure compliance, and facilitate project execution, while also supporting training and technical evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/relevant degree.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering Design, Project Delivery or a related discipline working on projects within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is essential.
Experience in the design lifecycle for complex projects from concept through to construction.
Prior Construction / Commissioning Experience would be beneficial to this role.
Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic.
Must be able to build a rapport with department staff.
Progressive ability, capacity and aptitude in administration to plan, organise, supervise, coordinate technical work and obtain cooperation from others.
Ability to work on own initiative in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Supports the Project Sponsor and Project Manager to maintain a positive Client relationship.
Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of the Design Management Quality Management System for best practise.
Identifies opportunities to support internal technical reviews for education of IPS personnel and/or application of lessons learned.
Maintains team morale through pro-active and collaborative working.
Identifies gaps in project skillsets to inform adequate training, technical, recruitment and administrative requirements with Design HoD.
Protects company reputation, against release of Project Deliverables not in compliance with Design Management QMS.
Utilises and shares experience of best practise for efficient and effective multidiscipline design.
Coordinates Assessment of Client Project Brief and provides documented response (e.g., Facility Requirements Checklist or equivalent) based on project scale, complexity, level of information available at commencement.
Assists the PM in Project scope determination and rationalisation of the Project Deliverables List for efficient and effective design.
Creates and manages the Design Execution and Quality Plan.
Defines project communication strategy for design execution.
Identifies statutory regulations and client standards applicable to the project scope, through engagement with Design HoD; assessing whether local expertise is required for new project regions.
Identifies early stage / post award scope changes to the Project Manager and communicates clear directive to the team as to if and how these changes should be implemented.
Prepares Design Responsibilities Matrix: Defines core design ownerships (IPS / Subconsultant / Vendor / Subcontractor) at each project stage along with BIM Model LOD.
Defines Level of Detail requirements for all project deliverables at each project stage in alignment with vendor/contractor design engagement strategy.
Develops Critical Interfaces Matrix and manages coordination of these design interfaces with the Workstream/Discipline Leads.
Defines Supports the rules of credit alongside Workstream/Discipline Lead in defining rules of credit for Earned Value tracking.
Provides design input to the project Procurement Plan: Equipment & Trade Packages.
Supports PM in engagement of 3rd Party Designers, and coordinates with Discipline Lead in checking and approval of 3rd party design scope and delivery.
Support Space Management within Process & Facility Design: Ensure Space allocation and zonal stack-up for primary equipment and service routes is delivered, through Architectural & BIM Coordinators.
Coordinate and provide agenda for dynamic model development meetings, such that individual disciplines arrive prepared, and deliver progress.
Support internal and external model reviews, ensuring contracted LOD information is achieved.
Challenge client/construction team where appropriate.
Monitors Multi-Discipline Design Coordination engagement across the project.
Supports Engineering Leads to resolve technical challenges/issues to an appropriate conclusion in a timely manner.
Supports in the evaluation of potential design changes.
Review Design Decisions and verifies these are well justified and recorded as appropriate; including Target Value Design, where required.
Reviews Earned Value and Design Progress Reporting alongside Project Controls team.
Coordination of Design Safety and Process Safety Reviews at an appropriate point in the project.
Performs Design Stagegate Assessment at key project milestones.
Reviews and Signs off Concept and BoD Reports.
Periodic review of Checkprints (QA/QC Procedure) by design disciplines for project deliverables.
Periodic review that Multidiscipline Squad Checks have been performed per Design Execution and Quality Plan, recorded and that actions are tracked through to completion.
Ensure Design Team are prepared for Internal/External Design Reviews (30%, 60%, 90% Design maturity stages minimum).
Ensures Design Team are prepared for Design Safety and Process Safety Reviews/Assessments.
Ensures scheduled audits are performed in line with Design Execution and Quality Plan and Design Management QMS, and reviews/disseminates audit outcome.
Tracks closeout of audit actions.
Acts as a resource to other projects for performance of audits.
Facilitates Design Handover to the Construction Management Team.
Supports impact assessment of changes to the design, construction and qualification processes, if requested by CMT.
Assesses value engineering design solutions proposed for effectiveness across the project design/procurement/construction/commissioning lifecycle.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being advertised?

The job title is Design Manager.

Where is the job location?

The job is located in Birmingham, UK.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering Design, Project Delivery, or a related discipline within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is essential.

Is prior construction or commissioning experience required?

Prior construction or commissioning experience would be beneficial but not strictly required for this role.

What type of degree is required for the Design Manager position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field is required.

What are the main responsibilities of the Design Manager?

The main responsibilities include managing architectural and engineering functions, supporting client relationships, ensuring design quality and compliance, coordinating design execution, and facilitating design handover to construction management teams.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication, team building, and a strong work ethic.

Are there opportunities for training and development within the organization?

Yes, the Design Manager is responsible for identifying gaps in project skillsets to inform training and support internal technical reviews for the education of IPS personnel.

Does IPS offer opportunities for continuous improvement?

Yes, the Design Manager identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of the Design Management Quality Management System for best practice.

Is this position at a global company?

Yes, IPS is a global leader in consulting services for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Do we support diversity and equal opportunity employment?

Yes, IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, ensuring consideration for all qualified applicants without regard to various protected statuses.

Can third-party recruiters submit resumes for this role?

No, IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

IPS-Integrated Project Services

Life Sciences Consulting, Architecture, Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, Construction Management, & CQV

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1989

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities worldwide. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends, and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, IPS is a multinational company with over 1,800 professionals and 23 offices in 10 countries in the United States, Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, China, and India. With the newest acquisition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in 45+ offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Linesight specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industrial.