Design Manager – Gas Network / Multi‑Occupancy Buildings
Flex‑work – Full‑time, Hybrid (Orpington or Edinburgh). Salary £55.5k‑£69.6k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications). Benefits: competitive pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, HolidayPlus, Cycle2work Scheme & more.
Job code: REQ5210.
An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager – Gas Network / Multi‑Occupancy Buildings (MOBs) within our Network Planning and Design department (Risk Management). You’ll lead safety‑critical design work that directly impacts thousands of homes. The base location is St Mary Cray or Edinburgh, with travel required across SGN’s Southern and Scotland networks for site inspections and stakeholder meetings.
What will you be doing day to day?
* Managing a team of designers
* Production, appraisal and approval of standard and complex designs for various gas supply types to domestic and commercial MOBs
* Producing technical reports
* Ensure designs are compliant with the relevant legislation and technical standards
* Work with operational teams on application of designs
* Manage any design variations on projects
* Continual development of design processes and documentation
* Work with the Building Safety Regulator, Local Authorities and other 3rd parties on planning and approval of designs
* Provide technical support on MOBs as needed within SGN
* Supporting the wider Network Management team with other tasks when required
What You Will Need
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or equivalent experience with a commitment to attaining accreditation)
* Experience in Engineering Design is highly desirable
* Experience of managing staff
* History of successfully delivering projects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong technical knowledge and understanding of the gas network
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
* Highly motivated with a flexible approach
* Ability to respond and adapt quickly to change; and meet tight deadlines
* Valid driving licence – role requires some travel around the UK
Not sure you meet every requirement? SGN values diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We would still love to hear from you.
Why SGN?
SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net‑zero energy system. Our cutting‑edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, while keeping people safe and warm.
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