We are actively seeking an experienced Bid & Proposals Manager to support our front-end business function.

Joining our Strategic Growth Team alongside relationship development, marketing, media production and client experience, the successful candidate will focus on supporting our Senior Management Team across the UK. Managing opportunities from qualification to contract award for the core business units of DB3 Architecture & Design, DB3 Building Services Engineering, DB3 Net Zero & Formation 3D.

Responsible for:

• Managing all bids / proposal opportunities
• Managing bids / proposals production and evaluation process
• Development and implementation of internal procedures, governance and processes
• Review all bid requirements and contract templates, identifying, negotiating and/or managing commercial and legal risks
• Contributing to the written proposal – both in terms of content and presentation
• Coordinating bid resources with internal partners
• Liaison with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts

Required skills:

• Proven capability in delivering high quality proposals
• Experience of independently managing complex, multi-workstream opportunities
• Sound commercial understanding
• Construction sector experience preferred but not essential
• Exceptional Timekeeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and InDesign essential
• Excellent written English and technical writing experience
• Ability to review and improve written bid submissions

For full job description and to apply for this role, please email your CV to recruitment@db3group.com

Competitive basic salary, dependant on experience. Direct applicants only please, no recruiters or agencies.

We are seeking experienced Building Services Engineers to join our Manchester-based team. Our ideal candidates should be highly motivated and ambitious, with a strong work ethic. We are looking for passionate professionals who have proven expertise in MEP services and a track record of successfully managing large and complex projects.

As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work on diverse projects and collaborate with talented professionals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of MEP Services
• Experience of managing a series of sizeable or complex projects
• Experience and understanding of Health and Safety, Quality Management and CDM regulations
• High level of computer literacy including competency in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, TAS, Cymap, Hevacomp and NES software
• Ability to work to tight timescales and budgets with no supervision
• Design and construction processes appreciation and understanding
• Ability to identify and resolve technical discipline issues
• Broad sector experience is preferred but not essential
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Planning / Building Regulations application process
• Experience in leading meetings on site with the client, design and contractor team
• Excellent communication skills: spoken and written

For full job description and to apply for this role, please email your CV to recruitment@db3group.com

Competitive basic salary, dependant on experience. Direct applicants only please, no recruiters or agencies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Architects / Technicians / Technologists to join our Leeds team and lead/support projects within our specialist sports & leisure sector.

Although ideally working from our HQ in Leeds, the option to be based at our Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow studio would be considered for the right candidate.

Candidates should be ambitious with an excellent work ethic and be highly motivated. The successful individual must have a minimum of 5+ years’ post qualification experience in UK construction industry with a bias towards sports and leisure focused projects. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong capability in the use of Revit, AutoCAD and BIM Level II.

Candidate Requirements:

• experience working traditionally on the client side of a contract
• experience in producing tender and construction packages of drawing information accurately under very tight deadlines
• worked in the UK construction / design industry for a minimum of 5+ years as a qualified architect / technician / technologist.
• willing to run and project manage large projects, working both independently on drawing packages, and managing assistants where necessary to ensure quality control of issued information;
• able to audit the design and identify inconsistencies, discrepancies and missing information and record, report and track the close-out of these items;
• good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Planning / Building Regulations application process;
• capable of robust UK construction detailing;
• excellent communication skills: spoken and written;
• client-facing experience;
• experience in leading meetings on site with the client, design and contractor team;
• delivered projects from conception to completion; ideally worked in all RIBA Stages;
• very good Revit skills, and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD and BIM Level II;

For full job description and to apply for this role, please email your CV to recruitment@db3group.com

Competitive basic salary, dependant on experience. Direct applicants only please, no recruiters or agencies.

Attention to all recent graduates! Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute to a company’s success right from the beginning of your career?

DB3 is rapidly expanding and currently seeking suitable candidates to join our exclusive Graduate Scheme for Building Services Engineering. This program offers personalised training and development to individuals who are eager to grow and progress with us.

Benefits

• Career fast track
• Structure and stability in your role
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a company
• High earning potential and benefits,  starting at £28kpa
• Great training opportunities and career development
• Senior Management Mentoring
• Core business training spending time in each department to understand the business support network
  • Architecture
  • Accounts & Payroll
  • Administration
  • Marketing
  • Business Development
  • IT
• Design Software that will be utilised and training offered
  • AutoCAD / REVIT
  • MEP Worx
  • EDSL TAS
  • RELUX / Dialux
• Experience of site work to accompany studio life
• Opportunity to work from other studios around the UK
• Hybrid working policy – two days working from home
• Active support towards further professional accreditation including sponsorship
• 25 days annual leave plus national holidays
• Private medical scheme