MRR Infrastructure Limited
Design Manager
Job Location
Sparkbrook, United Kingdom
Job Description
Design Manager
Description:
The Design Manager will provide delivery of client'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 client design management processes and procedures. Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective interdisciplinary 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 client's Integrated Management System.
- Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
- Be an ambassador for client at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Client 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 brand.
- Identifying new skills and competencies required within the client 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
Requirements:
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
Location: Sparkbrook, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
Description:
The Design Manager will provide delivery of client'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 client design management processes and procedures. Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective interdisciplinary 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 client's Integrated Management System.
- Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
- Be an ambassador for client at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Client 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 brand.
- Identifying new skills and competencies required within the client 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
Requirements:
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
Location: Sparkbrook, GB
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
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