We are seeking a Design Manager to work closely with the Framework Director, coordinating and supporting design partners in the development of FEED, Optioneering Studies, Conceptual and Detailed Designs across long-term UK gas frameworks. You will ensure designs are fully coordinated, compliant with regulations, and approved in line with programme requirements to enable timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee external design teams, managing capability, capacity, performance, and outputs.
* Manage the full design process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
* Chair design management meetings, ensuring adherence to standards, regulations, and client specifications.
* Develop and manage engineering budgets, schedules, and change control processes.
* Collaborate with external design houses, consultants, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver coordinated strategies.
* Review designs at all stages, ensuring buildability, integration of delivery team inputs, and timely approvals.
* Identify and resolve design issues, manage RFIs/TQs during construction, and share lessons learned across projects.
Requirements
Essential
* Strong civil and mechanical background with thorough knowledge of the onshore UK gas sector.
* Proven experience managing design processes, budgets, programmes, compliance, and assurance.
* Ability to review drawings, identify buildability issues, and manage technical risks.
* Knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing, and pre-construction design activities.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise and motivate teams.
* Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Experience working with National Gas, Cadent, or other Gas Networks.
* Project and process management experience.
* Familiarity with risk assessment and design delivery assurance.