Chief Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Grid Technical & Commercial Design Manager

Location: Manchester (Flexible Working Available)

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Grid Technical & Commercial Design Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting bids within their Client's framework and ensuring technical assurance during the detailed design phase of projects.

This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires strong grid technical and commercial experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development of design proposals, ensuring they align with customer requirements, safety regulations, and cost parameters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, budget constraints, and approval processes.
• Ensure designs prioritise safety in construction and use, quality, maintainability, energy efficiency, and minimal environmental impact.
• Manage subcontractor design packages and ensure successful technical approvals.
• Effectively brief the Design Team, including Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) elements.
• Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme, ensuring timely gate reviews and appropriate sign-offs.
• Oversee the coordination and production of design data, reports, and essential project documentation.
• Implement BIM protocols, ensuring proper data management, collaboration, and teamwork across the supply chain.
• Represent the business in forums such as Safety by Design & Engineering, promoting continuous improvement in safety standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong technical and commercial experience within the Client's framework or similar regulated environments.
• Proven expertise in design management within Energy, Infrastructure, or Utilities sectors.
• Strong understanding of grid connections, electrical infrastructure, and power systems.
• Experience managing subcontractor design packages and ensuring technical approvals.
• Excellent knowledge of BIM protocols and ability to implement digital engineering best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience liaising with clients, statutory bodies, and design teams.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Familiarity with UK regulations, safety legislation, and engineering codes of practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation on challenging and high-profile projects. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, email me [e-mail] or 0151 666 8929.