Design Governance Specialist

Project People; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Design Governance Specialist to manage design governance for key customers. This role involves ensuring compliance with design standards and coordinating between internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have telecom industry expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and hold an HND or higher in relevant fields. This is a permanent position based in Theale with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Expert in the telecoms industry 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and creation of design guidance for projects.
• Review customer design changes and assess business impact.
• Manage relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Telecoms industry expert

Reviewing CAD drawings

Understanding design processes in telecoms

Managing stakeholder relationships

Problem solving

Commercial mindset

Innovation

Education

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

Job description

About the role :

Design Governance Specialist

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

Permanent Position

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Skills:

• 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

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