Job Description

Black & White Engineering (B&W) is a leading MEP design consultancy. Launched in the UAE in 2007, Black & White became an independent company in 2014 and is now a true global consultancy with offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Due to continued expansion of the Singapore team, we are looking to recruit a Design Manager to lead the overall management administration of our multi-disciplinary projects and be responsible for establishing project specific objectives and policies.

As a fast-paced, growing business; this role will be responsible for managing projects to deliver an excellent service to clients and assist in the ongoing development and growth of the business as a whole, whilst providing sound technical, design and contract management support.

Reporting into the Singapore based office lead; we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for an experienced professional to provide sound technical, design and contract management support on multi-disciplinary projects, to ensure project requirements and clients\xe2\x80\x99 specifications are fully met.

Key responsibilities will also include \xe2\x80\x93

• Contributing to the development and growth of the company by identifying new opportunities and

potential areas for growth and also maintaining and developing existing client relationships

• Leading, mentoring, managing the multi-disciplinary design team to ensure successful preparation and

delivery on project and business goals

• Developing, managing, monitoring and maintaining project requirements, processes, records and reports

• Managing, reporting and reviewing project timelines, costs, program, quality and performance

• Managing Risk and performance monitoring, identifying and addressing performance issues

• Collaborating with Design Team and managing multiple workstreams to ensure quality and timely

operation delivery for clients

• Acting as the lead project design manager and liaising with the Client and external design team as

necessary for the successful delivery of projects

• Manage client stakeholder relationships across the projects

• Identifying, managing change to design scope and scheduling changes in accordance with the Change

Control Process, maintain planning and cost control including design fee change

• Managing, monitoring and taking responsibility for the profit and loss

• Coordinating monthly financial reports, both internal management accounts and external applications for

payment

• Negotiating positive outcomes, resource planning, providing motivation and management to virtual design

teams working in multiple timezones


The successful candidate will have \xe2\x80\x93

• A relevant degree in engineering, or equivalent qualification, or sufficient suitable experience

• The ability to demonstrate extensive experience of project management within MEP Engineering, managing project deliverable and costs

• Understanding of Design Process and MEP Engineering

• Sound level of knowledge at senior engineer level and managing multi-disciplinary teams

• Desirable experience of Data Centre projects or other critical engineering facilities

• Experience of complementary specialisms architecture, structures, civils, security and permits

• Associate or student member of an appropriate professional body, such as MCIBSE, MIET,IMechE

• Achieved or working towards Chartered Engineer status

• Client focussed, with exceptional relationship management experience

• Results orientated individual with strong problem solving, technical realisation and reporting skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both verbal and written

• Computer literate including Microsoft Projects, Records Management, Programme software, PageTurn and

Microsoft Office

• Sound knowledge of current Health & Safety Issues and Legislation