Design Manager

The Design Manager will provide delivery of engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector.

• Develop engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices, as required.
  
  
• Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout.
  
  
• Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. - Responsible for performance of assigned projects, including but not limited
  
  to: - Safety, health, environmental management, sustainability, and quality
  
  
• Adequate and appropriate resourcing - Program and completion of projects within specified dates
  
  
• Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders
  
  
• Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements
  
  
• Maintain project compliance to applicable to our company and client design management processes and procedures.
  
  -Co-ordinate with the engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective interdisciplinary design co-ordination and collaboration.
  
  
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
  
  -Report regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
  
  
• Plan and lead project and client meetings, as required.
  
  
• Support the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management.
  
  
• Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
  
  
• Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
  
  
• Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
  
  
• Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
  
  
• Provide supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs.
  
  Requirements
  
  Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution and 3 years of engineering design services experience
  
  Knowledge of project management and engineering design management best practices, with strong ability to implement this knowledge.
  
  
• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
  
  
• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.
  
  – Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, and experience of discharging all required duties of the CDM Principal Designer representative.
  
  
• Strong contract management skills and understanding of NEC family of contracts.
  
  
• Experience of working in a design management role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects in the UK.
  
  
• Good knowledge of National Grid’s procedures: TP106, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP182, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP241.
  
  
• Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards.
  
  
• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.
  
  
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  
  
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with clients and employees.
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.
  
  
• Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines - Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team - Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
  
  
• Capability to coach and develop the team. - Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients.
  
  
• Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
  
  
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3+ in H&S related subject) Required