Location: Glasgow, Scotland – Hybrid Working
Client:
Our client is a global leading provider of integrated design-build and EPC solutions for critical infrastructure, primarily serving the power, oil & gas, industrial, water, and transportation sectors. Due to an increase in project pipeline, they are now hiring for a Senior Design Manager that will provide delivery leadership of engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector.
Responsibilities
* Lead 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.
* 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:
o Safety, health, environmental management, sustainability, and quality
* Maintain project compliance to applicable the company 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 coordination and 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.
* Where appropriate and required, act as the Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE), as defined by National Grid’s TP137 procedure, or equivalent role as defined by other clients.
* Support the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management.
* Provide strong but 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.
* Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution and 7 years of engineering design services experience.
* 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.
* Advanced 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.
* Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British
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