Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
Job Description
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamicElectrical Design Managerto contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
* To manage the design solutions for Net Zero Teesside project Electrical Building Services Area
* To ensure the integration, technical assurance, compliance, health, safety and sustainability of design and engineering to enable compliant defect free handover for operational service, delivered to programme and budget
As Design Manager, you will have the following accountabilities:
General
* Strong understanding of LV and HV building services systems, power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, fire and security
* Proficient with relevant codes, standards and regulations
* Attend site meetings, workshops and surveys
* Ensure effective utilisation and cost recovery of staff in line with resource requirements
* Manage and evaluate competency and capability (SQEP)
* Manage and evaluate training requirements including CPD events
* Manage and support the development of trainees and graduates
Design Delivery
* Manage the development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, including budget constraints, presenting proposals to customers and stakeholders
* Chair and manage design & other technical review workshops & meetings with
stakeholders
* Manage, create and review requisition specifications for equipment
* Manage, create and or review strategies and guidance on the buildability, operability, maintainability, de-constructability of design proposals to operations teams
* Review and approve manufacturing documentation
You will have the following qualities and experience:
* Proven experience at a senior level in delivering engineering services and successfully implementing design strategies
* Minimum of ten years’ experience
* Leadership skills are required to deliver design services in a timely manner with a customer specific focus
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure
* Experience of leading a team and/or coaching team members is desirable
* Numeracy and report writing is a requirement
* Relevant professional membership with an appropriate institute, e.g. IET
* A valid CSCS card is a requirement
* Excellent IT Skills relevant to the Business Stream are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential
* Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material, applicable to Nuclear Stations
* Chartership or working towards chartership
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
An attractive/negotiated salary;
25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
Company car if applicable;
Pension savings schemes;
Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
Discretionary annual salary reviews
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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