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Principal Design Manager (Data Centres)

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Arup

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Newcastle
  • 21d left

AI generated summary

  • You should have design management experience in Data Centres or similar facilities, relevant qualifications, strong client skills, and expertise in leading teams, managing scope, and delivering quality projects.
  • You will lead design programs, manage project delivery and commercial activities, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and champion emerging design services through process enhancement.

Requirements

  • Has worked in design management with a background in Data Centre projects but also including mission critical facilities such as healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, laboratory and industrial facilities will be considered.
  • Is degree qualified and holder of a relevant professional qualification (ARB, RIBA, IEng or CEng)
  • Has strong commercial and client facing skills and be able to represent Arup externally with a background in project delivery.
  • Has background in leading multi-disciplinary design teams including external sub-consultants and successfully leveraging the relationship to ensure the highest possible standards are being achieved
  • Has background in working with contractors for complex packages, including workshops, multi-disciplinary reviews of submittals, problem-solving, coordination of package interfaces;
  • Has expertise in managing scope and programme, dealing with multiple priorities, delivering high quality technical deliverables and achieving financial success for projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of a design programme in association with Technical and Discipline Leads, recording information required and assumptions. Lead the monitoring and reporting of the programme.
  • Co-ordinate and agree definitions of package scope and technical delivery of the packages. Manage the project delivery to meet the scope by controlling change, budgets and resource.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between stakeholders to foster a positive and collaborative relationships, internally and external
  • Lead project commercial activities generally e.g. invoicing, creating job numbers, project reporting, managing dashboards
  • Support the Principal Designer (CDM-PD) in planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations. This includes helping discipline leads identify and manage health and safety risks, coordinating with other designers and the principal contractor, facilitating effective communication among stakeholders, and assisting in compiling relevant pre-construction information.
  • Advocate and Champion for Arup’s Emerging BRPD Design Services: Promote and support the growth of in-house BRPDs by developing, streamlining, and standardising processes and project communication. Ensure best practices are maintained, facilitate training and development, and act as a key point of contact for BRPD-related guidance within the organisation.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Principal Design Manager (Data Centres).

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Newcastle.

What kind of projects will the Principal Design Manager be involved in?

The Principal Design Manager will be involved in projects within the data centre sector and other mission-critical facilities.

What are the key responsibilities of the Principal Design Manager?

Key responsibilities include leading the development of design programmes, coordinating technical delivery, managing project budgets and resources, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be degree qualified and hold a relevant professional qualification such as ARB, RIBA, IEng, or CEng.

What type of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have experience in design management, particularly with data centre projects, and experience with mission-critical facilities such as healthcare, manufacturing, and laboratories will also be considered.

Is experience with multi-disciplinary teams important for this role?

Yes, experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and working collaboratively with external sub-consultants is important for this role.

What skills are emphasized for the Principal Design Manager position?

Strong communication and delivery skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage scope and programme while delivering high-quality technical outcomes are emphasized.

How does Arup promote diversity and inclusion in their workforce?

Arup actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and fostering an environment that embraces diverse experiences and perspectives.

What benefits does Arup offer to its employees?

Arup offers competitive pay, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection cover, flexible benefits for wellbeing, and a profit-sharing scheme.

How can candidates get more information about the application process?

Candidates can visit Arup's careers page to understand the application process better.

Who should candidates contact if they have questions about the role?

Candidates should contact Marek Mazurowski via email at marek.mazurowski@arup.com for any questions regarding the role.

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Arup

We shape a better world

Consulting
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10,001+
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Culture & Values

  • Quality of work

    Ove Arup was always clear: money is not our main aim, it’s quality that comes first. There are many ways to define ‘quality’ but whatever we do, we aim to produce the most thoughtful, creative and sustainable solutions – for our clients and the communities we work in.

  • Total architecture

    Our spirit is collaborative. Working life at Arup is never about titles, we listen in order to create and learn. ‘Total architecture’ simply means bringing everyone together, to benefit from their experience and insights. It also means we constantly evolve, adopting new disciplines, new people, and new ideas.

  • Humane organisation

    Ove Arup’s goal was that we should always remain a humane and friendly organisation, however large we became. You’ll find people at all levels of seniority are willing to help, discuss or share their experience. A humane organisation is also one focused on working hard to improve the lives of people our work touches.

  • Straight and honourable dealings

    Innovative and inspiring work is always built on trust. That’s why we expect the highest moral standards from our people – work of quality cannot be achieved any other way. A shared commitment to our values is how we produce great work for our clients, with enduring value for the communities around us.

  • Social usefulness

    Having a greater purpose than financial gain was how Ove always believed Arup’s work could remain inspiring. Today, social usefulness means many things for us, from pushing designs to be as sustainable and inclusive as possible, to our people’s commitment to community engagement.

  • Reasonable prosperity

    Money might not have been Ove Arup’s main priority for the firm, but he recognised the value of rewarding talent and remaining a great employer. Today we offer competitive salaries and benefits, wherever in the world you work for us. And as a membership organisation, we share our profits with our people twice annually.