Design estimation manager

Job Title: Design Estimation Manager Location: London, UK Salary: up to GBP85,000 + Package Purpose of the Job - The Design and Estimation Manager is responsible for overall solution design and estimation for all Technology Infrastructure project opportunities across the Data Centres ensuring that the latest and current industry standards are adhered to. Key Responsibilities for Design Estimation Manager * Prepare design solutions, estimates and tender proposals for Technology Infrastructure Whitespace projects across multiple Business Units * Collaborate with our clients and key internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are fully understood and a scalable, cost effective solution is proposed * Ensure all designs adheres to industry, regulatory and regional standards * Support and manage all Technology Infrastructure relationships both internally externally * Develop and maintain relationships with industry leading manufacturers and distributors ensuring the Technology Infrastructure team is at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends * Promote alignment between the client #39;s organisation and other departments to maximize value creation and ensure excellence in project delivery * Provide direction and oversight as an SME to enable business unit and account teams to positively contribute and comprehensively manage the fulfilment of our commitment to the client * Support Technology Infrastructure Senior Project Managers from project conception to handover * From time to time fulfil the role of Technology Infrastructure Senior Project Manager to deliver Technology Infrastructure projects when required or strategically relevant * Strategic interpreter of needs and identifier of new value-added services * Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities and in delivering contractual commitments on secured projects * Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of projects are exploited to deliver increased turnover and profitability. * Ensure compliance with project management policies and procedures. * Working with other Operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects business with effective team working and support of colleagues * Promoting and maintaining the core Values. * Delivering effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications, as appropriate. * Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings Requirements - * RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, CTPM, Prince II Qualifications * Proven design estimation experience from a Whitespace / Technology Infrastructure background (specifically copper fibre structured cabling systems whitespace fit out). * Experience of producing exceptional quality design documentation (AutoCAD drawings, cabinet frame layouts, defining documenting cable routes, detailed bill of materials etc.). * Existing relationships with key manufacturers distributors. * Existing relationships with relevant end users including datacentre colocation providers. * Well-developed communication skills enabling the individual to work with senior managers, project teams, customers, suppliers, and staff of all levels and abilities