Design Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Golborne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering company seeks a Design Manager in Golborne to lead the engineering design delivery for various projects, focusing on the Gas Compressor portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with experience in the Oil and Gas sectors and possessing strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include managing technical compliance, integrating diverse engineering disciplines, and overseeing design pack submissions. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to world-class infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a professional institution recognition.
• Experience in Oil and Gas sectors such as Compressors or Pipelines.
• Proficient in managing design aspects involving multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design delivery for projects.
• Manage design compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Review and manage design pack submissions and payment applications.

Skills

Leadership in design delivery

Technical compliance

BIM delivery management

Interdisciplinary integration

Education

Chartered Engineer with a UK engineering institute

Job description

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world‑class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’.

A day in the life of a Murphy Design Manager

• Lead the engineering design delivery of existing & new build and extension projects as part of the Natural Resources, Gas Compressor portfolio.
• Lead Design Management requirements at tender and/or Early Contractor Engagement stage and allocate resources as appropriate during tender, FEED, and detailed design stages.
• Integrate multiple engineering disciplines from a mix of internal and external designers and OEMs.
• Undertake the role of Principal Design Representative on project(s) ensuring design information is being suitably managed to the various roles and compliant with the requirements of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Involvement in the development of Business Unit and Group Design Management continual process improvement activities.
• Review design pack submissions as required for technical compliance, quality and completeness.
• Develop and assist the project Planners with maintaining the design and engineering aspect of programmes.
• Monitor and expedite key engineering programme issues including the procurement of services and equipment to the Business Unit Procurement function.
• Review and liaise with internal Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure appropriate consideration of constructability and required permanent works.
• Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements and assist in monitoring to ensure working to standard requirements.
• Ensure an understanding of, and an influence on the contracts Design Consultants are working under including their fees, schedule of services, programme, and liabilities and warranties.
• Review and comment the payment applications from consultants and pass to the contract surveyor for processing and payment.
• Represent the department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings and in the absence of the Senior Engineering Manager.
• Line management of a sub-team of design coordinators including mentoring and assisting their development and learning.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a UK engineering institute (IMechE, ICE, IChemE, IET, IGEM etc).
• Experience across Oil & Gas i.e. Compressors, AGI's or Pipelines.
• Experience within Mechanical OR E, C & I experience (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation).
• Experience managing BIM delivery, experience of hand over of design requirements at completion.