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Design manager - transmission & distribution (birmingham, uk)

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Burns & McDonnell
Design manager
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Design Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK)

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Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. Sound amazing? At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for strategic thinkers with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction, environmental, full EPC, and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised around the globe as the leading Transmission & Distribution services company.

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. Sound amazing? At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for strategic thinkers with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction, environmental, full EPC, and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised around the globe as the leading Transmission & Distribution services company.

The Design Manager will provide delivery of Burns & McDonnell'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 Burns & McDonnell and client design management processes and procedures.Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective inter-disciplinary 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 Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System.
* Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
* Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
* 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, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
* 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.

Qualifications

* 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

Job Project Management

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251495

Job Hire Type Experienced #UKO N/A



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