Design Manager

Are you a strong Design Manager who can provide delivery of 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? We are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager from the T+D sector who can push projects, lead and coach and implement processes as well as providing overall project management. You will need to be client facing and have excellent negotiation skills. - 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. You will be involved with; - Developing and implementing project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan. - 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. - Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success. Qualifications and experience needed for the role– 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. - – Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, and experience of discharging all required duties of the CDM Principal. - 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. - 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 This is a 6 month rolling project, the client are looking for a long term driven person who would like to be working on the project for over 2 years plus