MEP Project/Design Manager - Barcelona/Madrid

Due to a significant expansion of our client base across Europe, BW is seeking to appoint an MEP Design Manager, with a strong background in Critical infrastructure design, to assist with the successful delivery of projects. Reporting to Project Director/s and working closely with our in-house Design Leads, the MEP Design Manager will be responsible for ensuring successful and timely delivery of the Design and to undertake Project Management related activities. This role is both client-facing and internally focused and will require good skills in stakeholder management to ensure that each project is priced and executed in a timely fashion. The role is based at our offices in either Barcelona or Madrid.

The successful candidate will also be required to oversee the management of third-party sub-consultants such as:

• BMS & Controls
• Earthing & Lightning
• Fuel
• Security
• Fire Consultants

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, providing clear and timely communication on project status, risks, and changes.
• Develop a deep understanding of the project requirements, objectives, and deliverables, using this knowledge to drive project planning and execution.
• Strong experience delivering complex building or infrastructure projects; Hyperscale data centre experience highly regarded.
• Coordinated MEP design inputs with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and specialist sub-consultants.
• Act as the primary MEP design interface for Clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Local codes and international standards
• Create detailed project plans, work-pack schedules, and timelines to ensure efficient and successful delivery of all project elements.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution, in collaboration with the Design Leads.
• Manage day-to-day project activities, including but not limited to scope, budget, resources, quality, and schedule meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally, to deliver high-quality project outputs.
• Effectively utilize project management tools and methodologies to plan, track, and report to the client and Project Director on project/design progress
• Prepare and deliver presentations to project sponsors, steering committees, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage change requests and ensure all impacted parties are kept up-to-date on approved changes.
• Conduct post-project reviews to document successes, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Continuously develop personal and professional skillset through active participation in relevant training and development opportunities

Skills:

• Communication: Need to be able to convey information to your team members and clients in a clear and concise manner. You also need to be able to listen to feedback and answer questions from team members and clients.
• Organisation: Whilst the generation and distribution of information will be the responsibility of our in-house design teams and document controllers, the Project/Design Manager will need to ensure the information is distributed according to agreed timescales and manage stakeholder expectations where dates are at risk. Having strong organisational skills can help you keep track of all the information you need to manage effectively.
• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, and effectively organise workload across multiple projects while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Problem-solving: Problem-solving skills allow you to identify issues and develop solutions to overcome them. As a project manager, you may be responsible for resolving any challenges that arise during the project. Your problem-solving skills can help you identify the source of the issue and communicate a plan to resolve it.
• Leadership: Leadership skills can help you motivate your team and encourage them to work together to meet project deadlines. As a Design Manager, you can use your leadership skills to collaborate with the Design Leads and help the team work efficiently and effectively. You can also use leadership skills to help your team work through challenges and overcome obstacles.

About you

• - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering degree.
• - Minimum of 10 years’ experience working as an MEP engineer and Design Manager.
• - Proven experience as a Design Manager on international and multidisciplinary projects. Previous experience in the Data Centre sector will be considered a strong advantage.
• - Technical background, with prior professional experience as an Industrial Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
• - Proficiency in BIM and digital design tools (e.g. Revit, Navisworks) with strong knowledge of local codes and international standards.
• - Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish

Bryden Wood offers a variety of company benefits including:

• · Competitive salary based on experience
• · 9-Day Fortnight (not compressed hours - we give one genuinely free Friday every 2 weeks with no change to salary).
• · Hybrid working model, supporting flexibility and work–life balance
• · Private Healthcare through flexible salary.
• · Paid professional membership.
• · Regular performance reviews to help with your career progression.
• · Varied office events including lunches, outings and end of the month socials.

At Bryden Wood Technology SL, we are actively committed to promoting and ensuring gender equality in all areas of our organisation. We recognise that diversity enriches our company, so we constantly work to ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development, contributing to a fairer and more productive work environment.