Design Governance Specialist

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Design Governance Specialist based in the UK to oversee design governance for key customers. This role requires expertise in the telecoms industry, where you will lead the development of design guidance and review customer design changes. Strong skills in managing stakeholder relationships and reviewing CAD drawings are essential. The position offers flexible work arrangement, requiring attendance in the Reading office 2-3 days per month.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of mobile infrastructure in the telecoms industry.
• Experience in reviewing CAD drawings and ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Solid understanding of design and engineering processes across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and maintenance of design guidance.
• Review customer design changes and assess business impact.
• Influence cross-functional teams to drive best practices.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
• Respond to design queries within SLA.
• Analyse design quality data for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Telecoms industry expertise

CAD drawing review skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Innovation mindset

Education

HND or higher in M&E Engineering, Civil, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Product Development

Job description

Field based role - 2/3 days per month in Reading Office

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As a Design Governance Specialist, you'll take ownership of design governance for one or more key customers, ensuring that all design guidance, process changes, and strategic initiatives align with both customer expectations and company goals. You'll serve as a bridge between internal teams, external partners, and design stakeholders—ensuring smooth communication, minimal disruption, and high-quality, right-first-time outcomes.

🔑 What You’ll Do

• Lead the identification, creation, and maintenance of national and project-specific design guidance
• Review and interpret customer design changes, assessing impact across the business
• Own relationships across Company, Customer, Design Partners, and Colleagues to drive alignment and best practice
• Influence cross-functional teams including Engineering, Design Delivery, Programme Leads, and Vendor Management
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives, driving the adoption of automation and innovative tools
• Respond to design queries and concessions within SLA
• Analyse design quality data to identify areas for improvement
• Support and lead RMSV processes focused on design efficiency and outcomes

📚 What You’ll Bring

• Telecoms industry expert with strong knowledge of mobile infrastructure
• Skilled in reviewing CAD drawings and ensuring alignment with design standards
• Solid understanding of cross-departmental design and engineering processes in telecoms
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels
• A strong problem solver with a commercial mindset and a passion for innovation
• Qualification: HND or higher in M&E Engineering, Civil, Electronic, Telecommunications, Product Development, or similar