Design Manager

OCU; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in infrastructure engineering seeks a Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting renewable energy initiatives while shaping your career path. With a focus on collaboration and compliance, you'll drive the successful execution of engineering projects within the regulated DNO market. Join a supportive company culture that values academic growth and fosters a diverse workplace. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take the next step, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Support for academic growth

Caring company culture

Opportunity to shape your career

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil or electrical engineering design focused on infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and implementation of Substation engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership

Tools

Design Software

Job description

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OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

About the job

Are you looking for a career where you can develop and grow? Perhaps you are ready for the next step? A real chance to define your career the way you want?

With previous working technical experience as either an Electrical or Civil Engineer, the Design Manager will be responsible for the management of multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will manage the successful planning, design, and implementation of various Substation based engineering projects predominantly within the regulated DNO market at voltages between 11-132kV.

Why should you consider this role?

• Opportunity to drive and shape your career the way you see fit
• Opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of renewable / power projects
• Work with a company that will support academic growth
• Caring and supportive company culture

Experience you need to be considered?

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in civil or electrical engineering design, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• Design and project management experience
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools

As a person, we would love it if:

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering practices and their application in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges and providing innovative solutions.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

What happens next?

If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a real simple interview process.

• Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.
• An in person meeting to see where you will be working.

That's it! Your bright future with us begins.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Utilities, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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