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Senior Design Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK)
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- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
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Senior Design Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK)

Burns & McDonnell -
Birmingham

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Branding
Energy and utilities experience
Project engineering
Meeting coordination
Customer relationship building
Stakeholder collaboration
PMP
NEC contracts
Client engagement
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Environmental legislation
Stakeholder liaison
Coaching
Engineering
Microsoft Office Suite
Client relationship development
Microsoft Office
Project management in energy and utilities industry
Project team management
Business development
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Client services
Risk management
Recruiting
Contracts
Interviewing
NVQ
Professional development mentoring
Project health and safety management
Contract negotiation
Training & development
Project contract management
Microsoft Project
Communication skills
Business lead generation
Marketing
Contract administration
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader transmission & distribution services.

The Senior Design Manager will provide delivery leadership of Burns & McDonnell's UK engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector.

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:
Safety, health, environmental management, sustainability, and quality
Profit and loss
Risk management
Adequate and appropriate resourcing
Program and completion of projects within specified dates
Establishing and maintaining professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders
Internal legal and financial co-ordination
Contract management and administration
Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements
Maintain project compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell 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 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.
Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.
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.
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 Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System.
Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
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
Seeking and development of future business opportunities through nurturing of client relationships, active pursuit of new project leads, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups.
Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Support or lead portions of department meetings; organise and lead section meetings.
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.
Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution and 7 years of engineering design services experience Required
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.
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

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Project Management

Primary Location GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 251756

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO

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