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Senior Design Manager / Associate
Location: Oxford (or flexible across regional offices + project sites)
Type: Permanent, Full-time

Your Opportunity
Are you a confident communicator with deep technical design and project leadership experience? This role offers the chance to take charge of multi-disciplinary projects in sectors including life sciences, education, and automotive. You will guide and elevate design management practices across the business, and play a central role in shaping design delivery excellence.

The Role
As Senior Design Manager / Associate, you will:
Lead professional design management across a diverse project portfolio.
Bring energy and ambition to drive design teams toward successful delivery on complex programmes.
Operate flexibly across regional offices and project sites.
Uphold and improve quality and technical standards influence systems and processes.
Apply deep understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work through all project stages, from pre-contract to post-contract.

Key Responsibilities
Define design programmes, deliverables, and communications across multiple complex projects.
Review and advise on project administration and reporting from lead consultants.
Chair design team meetings with internal consultants, external partners, and Tier-1 contractors.
Establish client technical approval processes and maintain internal quality assurance protocols.
Ensure that design teams are structured, enabled, and supported to deliver from the start.

Skills & Experience Required
Demonstrable experience managing design teams, acting as Lead Consultant or Design Manager on large-scale projects.
Strong background in architecture, engineering, or related discipline ideally with chartered status and senior leadership experience.
Proficiency in digital tools such as MS Excel, MS Project, and document management platforms.
Experience defining BIM deliverables and managing design programming across stages.
Exceptional stakeholder skills and the ability to lead confidently, even under pressure.
Personal Attributes
Proactive leadership style with excellent attention to detail.
Comfortable working autonomously and leading multi-disciplinary, distributed teams.
Resilient, adaptable, and capable in fast-paced, dynamic environments, including out-of-sequence or fast-track programmes.

What You Can Expect
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
A strong emphasis on career development and mentoring.
Exposure to technically challenging, high-impact projects across multiple sectors.
A values-driven organisation focused on quality, ingenuity, and partnership.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Associate Mechanical Engineer
Central London £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take the lead on exciting residential and commercial projects? Our client, a growing building services consultancy in Central London, is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll have real ownership of projects, plenty of client interaction, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and relaxed environment.

What you will be doing
* Leading mechanical and electrical design teams on a range of residential and commercial developments
* Managing projects from concept through to completion
* Acting as a key point of contact for clients, fostering strong professional relationships
* Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
* Ensuring design quality and compliance with industry standards

What they are looking for
* Around 8+ years of building services experience, ideally with both residential and commercial exposure
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (essential)
* Proven ability to lead projects and work directly with clients
* Strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and leadership skills
* Someone who enjoys collaborating in a friendly team environment

Why join?
* Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
* A relaxed and flexible office culture that values work-life balance
* The opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy with exciting projects on the horizon

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a consultancy that combines technical excellence with a supportive culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more! Kindly send your CV to: [email protected]

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Role Overview

We are seeking one Senior Project Manager and one Project Manager to join our client-side team and lead Stage 3 of a major data centre program. This phase involves launching a single-stage competitive tender with at least two contractors for a mix of M&E major works, including BMS, fire, and security systems, in a live Tier 3 data centre environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client-Side Leadership: Represent the client's interests at all times, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.Tender Management: Prepare and launch Stage 3 tender process with multiple contractors.Project Delivery: Oversee M&E major works in a live data centre environment, ensuring SLA availability and Tier 3 compliance.Stakeholder Engagement: Manage client relationships, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure alignment and successful delivery.Scope & Drawings: Review and define project scope, demarcation, and responsibilities using MEP and civil/architectural drawings.On-Site Leadership: Be present on-site full-time to manage works, temporary works plans, and compliance with CDM and UK construction regulations.Program Efficiency: Identify gaps and opportunities to expedite programs and optimize work packages.Digital Tools: Proficient in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and SharePoint for document control, mark-ups, and collaboration with PMO teams.Reporting: Produce weekly progress reports, track blockers, and provide clear next steps and recommendations.Risk Management: Maintain a project risk register and trace all risks back to cost and time impacts.Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to all safety standards and regulatory requirements.Problem Solving: Be solution-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in overcoming challenges without compromising safety.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in data centre projects (live environments preferred).Strong MEP background with ability to manage contractors and consultants.Familiarity with BMS, fire, and security systems.Excellent understanding of CDM regulations and UK construction standards.Proficiency in ACC, SharePoint, and digital collaboration tools.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on 0207 422 7377 or email [email protected] Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Associate Mechanical Engineer
Central London | £75,000 - £85,000 per annum | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take the lead on exciting residential and commercial projects? Our client, a growing building services consultancy in Central London, is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join their close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll have real ownership of projects, plenty of client interaction, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and relaxed environment.

What you will be doing
* Leading mechanical and electrical design teams on a range of residential and commercial developments
* Managing projects from concept through to completion
* Acting as a key point of contact for clients, fostering strong professional relationships
* Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team
* Ensuring design quality and compliance with industry standards

What they are looking for
* Around 8+ years of building services experience, ideally with both residential and commercial exposure
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (essential)
* Proven ability to lead projects and work directly with clients
* Strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and leadership skills
* Someone who enjoys collaborating in a friendly team environment

Why join?
* Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
* A relaxed and flexible office culture that values work-life balance
* The opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy with exciting projects on the horizon

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a consultancy that combines technical excellence with a supportive culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more! Kindly send your CV to: [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services
Location: City of London
Salary: £50 000 - £65 000 per annum

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their close-knit building services team. This nurturing and dynamic company was founded 10 years ago and they have grown to be one of the best small, independently owned, building services consultancies in the industry. They focus their efforts in growing each employee as an individual, and within their team, which currently consists of 40+ engineers. They strive in providing their employees with a supportive and collaborative working environment that supports their engineers in CPD and CEng applications.

This fantastic client tends to work on commercial and Custodial projects. The Custodial projects is one of their strongest parts of the business and they are one of the "go to Consultants" in this space. Additionally, the Custodial / Prison sectors are very interesting, as it's almost every sector in one because these spaces tend to include onsite residential, gym, health, security.

In this role, you will be working on very interesting and technically challenging projects, such as government projects - including HM prison refurbishment and new buildings - and commercial projects, including offices, and educational buildings.

Requirements:
* 5+ years relevant industry experience in the building services industry.
* Degree in electrical engineering or in building services engineering.
* The ability and track record of leading projects from concept through to completion as well as running small design projects and client facing duties.
* Your background will be ideally consultancy but our client will also consider design engineers who have worked for contractors.
* In this role, you will be required to contribute to the company, by adding your own personality and ideas, but also be willing to grow and learn.
* Have a willingness to be in office, in order to grow with the team and assist in building a strong foundation.

Why apply?
* You will have the chance to experience team building and engaging with a team who values nurturing and trusting their employees.
* They value diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
* The chance to be a part of a very hands-on and integrated team, that holds a holistic view to the engineering industry.

Apply today and arrange a conversation to discuss in more detail anytime to suit you. If you are interested, kindly send your latest CV to: [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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COMPANY

My client is a Forward-thinking Industry Leading D&B commercial office fit out Contractor who have a healthy order book and due to continued success and are looking to add an experienced and capable Project Manager to join their already successful team.

They are looking for an exceptional and aspirational Project Manager and will offer an excellent package including a progressive opportunity for the right candidate. They are specifically looking for someone to oversee a £4m commercial office fit out.

THE ROLE

The Project Manager will need to be capable of overseeing a Cat B project from inception to completion with support of the commercial team. Your duties will include but not be limited by:

* Overall responsibility for on-site projects from order stage to the completion of defects certificate
* Ensuring client satisfaction and quality finish to improve on customer relationships gaining further works
* Provide a proactive and highly effective service to clients
* Liaison with other team members in preparation of sub-contract orders cost comparisons and payments
* Cost reporting to Manager
* Ensuring that all projects are run in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the general housekeeping on-site is as expected
* Attendance at site meetings including preparation of all information required
* Ensuring cost and waste control
* Assisting inefficiently in recording all cost variations and the swift conclusion of final accounts
* Be prepared to travel weekly to sites as required

CANDIDATE

My client is looking for a Project Manager to deliver a £4m Cat B project. The ideal candidates will have the following skills / experience: -

* Experience managing commercial fit out projects from inception to completion
* Track record working as a Project Manager with a D&B commercial office fit out contractor
* Excellent management skills
* High level of computer literacy
* Ideally professionally qualified
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Meticulous and highly organized

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One of the UK's leading Fit Out Contractors, who are busier then ever and proving successful time and time again, are on the market seeking a capable Project Manager to join their already successful Project Delivery team. The ideal Project Manager will have proven experience of winning and managing Fit Out projects.

They are looking for an exceptional and aspirational talent who with the support of the commercial team can successfully tender and win projects and deliver from inception to completion, they offer an excellent package and a long-term stable career for the right candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: -

Produce technical tender submissions documentation as requireManage project team to deliver a successful projectDevelop, monitor and control strategic construction programmingManage the design processAttend all project meetingsCarry out daily snagging inspection walk roundsHold regular sub-contractor coordination meetingsAssist Commercial Manager in controlling the commercial riskLead and coordinate design workshops with consultants and sub-contractorsCarry out a regular review of prelims expenditure with the Commercial ManagerResponsibility for site HSEBuild long term client relationships

THE CANDIDATE:

Our client is looking for a Project Manager with experience of managing Traditional Cat A and Cat B Fit-out projects up to the value of £10m. You will need to have proven experience of managing projects from inception to completion, the ideal candidates will have the following skills and experience: -

Work Winning Project Manager with experience on projects up to £10mDelivered large scale Traditional Fit Out ProjectsExperience working in Commercial OfficesIdeally professionally qualifiedHighly proficiency in MS Office and MS ProjectExcellent stakeholder management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMeticulous and highly organized

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Design-led opportunity to join a world famous architectural studio.

Our client is renowned for creating spaces and buildings that blend cutting-edge design within large-scale, public realm schemes. They are looking to hire 2 qualified architects, experienced in working at stages 0-5 who want to help design their next generation of projects.

This is a rare chance to work at the front-end of design on some cool and big-budget commissions, and also to carry on contributing to see them get built. The studio provides a fantastic studio environment, hybrid work set up and the chance to grow your career in a well-managed culture. They'd love to see applicants who can demonstrate interesting portfolios showcasing masterplanning, resorts, mixed-use or aviation schemes. Previous experience of using revit will be essential.

We have lots more information on the company and projects so please get in touch ASAP with your CV if youre suitable and interested.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Kieran How, call today on 02074 227417 or email [email protected] Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Architectural Technician
£40,000 to £45,000
Permanent position
4 days in office, 1 day wfh


Technical leadership on high-performance industrial, data centre & infrastructure projects.

Eden Brown is currently recruiting for an experienced Architectural Technician with 4-5 years post-qualification experience, to join an award-winning Central London studio renowned for its large-scale, technically complex schemes across the industrial, data centre, and infrastructure sectors.

You'll play a key role in the technical development and delivery of complex buildings - from detailed design through to construction - working as part of a knowledgeable and ambitious team.

Key skills and experience:

4-5 years post-qualification experience in the UK

Proven track record working on industrial, data centre, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable

Excellent Revit and BIM capability (essential)

Deep understanding of UK Building Regulations and detailing

Confident producing comprehensive technical packages for RIBA Stages 3-5

Comfortable liaising with consultants, clients, and site teams


What's on offer:

£40,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)

A forward-thinking studio delivering major projects across the UK and Europe

Hybrid working options and a collaborative, supportive team culture

Career progression into senior technical or delivery-focused roles

If you're looking to apply your technical skills on innovative, large-scale projects in a sector thats only growing, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Apply with your CV and a sample of your technical work to learn more about this opportunity to [email protected]

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ARB Architect
Permanent job
£40,000 to £45,000
Central London

Design-led delivery for cutting-edge industrial, data centre & infrastructure projects.

Eden Brown is working with a leading architectural practice in Central London with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-performance schemes across the industrial, data centre, and infrastructure sectors. They are currently looking to appoint an ARB Architect with 2-3 years post-Part III experience to join their growing team.

This is a great opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging projects while developing both your design and delivery skills within a supportive studio environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

ARB registration and 3 years plus post-Part III UK experience

A background working on industrial, data centre, or infrastructure schemes (ideal but not essential)

Experience across RIBA Stages 1-4 with good design development and coordination skills

Solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations and technical detailing

Proficiency in Revit (essential) Adobe Suite and SketchUp advantageous


What's on offer:

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Exposure to sector-leading projects across the UK and Europe

Strong mentorship and structured progression routes

Hybrid working, collaborative studio culture, and long-term opportunity


If you're a qualified Architect looking to step into technically advanced and large-scale sectors, this is a fantastic chance to grow with a practice at the forefront of the industrial and infrastructure space.

Apply today with your CV and portfolio to find out more to [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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