Our client is a leading infrastructure contractor working on Major Projects across the Railway, Highways and Power sectors, and specialising in the delivery of sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions.
They have recently tendered and been awarded a number of Major Project M&E packages and are looking to build a project design, delivery and commercial team, with over 5 years guaranteed work.
As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supervising design and engineering activities across large scale Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure works. Electrically, you'll be tackling projects up to 33kV voltage level. Your role will encompass planning and directing design assignments, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. As the Design Manager, you'll interpret, organise, and oversee design tasks while managing a talented group of Design Engineers within the client and their supply chain. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting tendering, procurement, and construction activities.
Design Manager roles and responsibilities:
Supervise design and engineering activities across multiple disciplines on projects, overseeing a team of engineers, Design Managers, lead engineers, specialists, BIM coordinators, and CAD draughtsmen. Plan, develop, coordinate, and review engineering and design work within the project or assignment, ensuring compliance with sector business unit standards. Manage design registers, meeting minutes, and drawing registers, adhering to the clients and project requirements. Facilitate formal communication processes such as RFI's, TQ's, EWN's, and MAR's. Ensure design risk assessments align with installation parameters and prepare Design Management Plan. Maintain communication with Client representatives, Suppliers, Construction Managers, and Consultants/Contractors to ensure project coordination and compliance. Obtain Client approval on project phases as necessary and ensure lead discipline design engineers adhering to the clients Engineering and Design Management procedures. Collaborate with the Commercial Discipline to track design changes and variances. Work with the planning department to schedule design, installation, and T&C works, providing accurate assessments and adjustments to maintain project programme. Support the Head of Electrical Engineering in annual performance reviews following approved procedures.Design Manager requirements:
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university. Professional Registration with an Engineering Council Registration with Chartership status. Substantial experience as a Design Manager working on Power, Utilities, Infrastructure Design and Engineering projects. Previous experience on Low to High Voltage (33kV) design and engineering projects.Design Manager benefits:
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest and most exciting infrastructure projects, with one of the UK's leading infrastructure M&E contractors, with long-term guaranteed work. Flexible working available Very competitive day rate Immediate role.If you are interested in this Design Manager role, apply now Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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