Description:
The Design Manager will provide delivery of our client’s UK 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 and client design management processes and procedures.
-Co-ordinate with 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.
- Maintain project compliance to Our client’s UK Integrated Management System.
- 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.
- Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships
with clients and generating new business - Seeking and development of future business
opportunities through nurturing of client relationships, active pursuit of new project
leads
- Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team
to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent,
including candidate interviewing.
- Interpret and establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organization. -
Assist in determining departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and
develop standards and guidelines. - Support and assist in the development of the UK
business plan.
- Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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
Required :
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