Design Manager

MURPHY GROUP; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A sector-leading company is seeking a Design Manager for their Natural Resources portfolio in St Fergus. This role involves leading design delivery for energy projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring a team. With a strong focus on supporting the energy transition, the opportunity offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the Oil & Gas industry.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above-market contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Investment in professional development

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with UK engineering institute.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, focusing on Compressors and Pipelines.
• Experience managing BIM delivery and design handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design delivery and design management requirements.
• Integrate multiple engineering disciplines and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and develop a team of design coordinators.

Skills

BIM delivery

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

E,C&I

Education

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Location: St Fergus

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Design Manager to work with Natural Resources on the National Gas project at St Fergus.

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct, and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Maintenance, and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions, and renewable energies.

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 portfolio.
• Lead Design Management requirements at tender and/or Early Contractor Engagement stage and allocate resources during tender, FEED, and detailed design stages.
• Integrate multiple engineering disciplines from internal and external designers and OEMs.
• Undertake the role of Principal Design Representative on project(s), ensuring design information is managed properly and compliant with CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Participate in the development of Business Unit and Group Design Management continual process improvement activities.
• Review design pack submissions for technical compliance, quality, and completeness.
• Develop and assist project Planners with maintaining the design and engineering aspects of programmes.
• Monitor and expedite key engineering programme issues, including procurement of services and equipment.
• Review and liaise with internal Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure constructability considerations.
• Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements, monitoring adherence to standards.
• Understand and influence contracts with Design Consultants, including fees, scope of services, schedule, liabilities, and warranties.
• Review and comment on payment applications from consultants for processing.
• Represent the department at internal and external meetings, especially in the absence of the Senior Engineering Manager.
• Line manage a team of design coordinators, mentoring and developing their skills.

Still interested? Does this sound like you?

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with a UK engineering institute (IMechE, ICE, IChemE, IET, IGEM, etc.)
• Experience in Oil & Gas, e.g., Compressors, AGIs, or Pipelines.
• Experience in Mechanical or E,C&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation).
• Experience managing BIM delivery, including handover of design requirements at project completion.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to buy an additional 2 days annually; holidays increase with service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
• Above-market rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, including a returners bonus.
• Additional holiday for marriage and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidised canteen facilities at core locations.
• Investment in your professional development.
• Other benefits: retail discounts, cashback, gym memberships, cycle scheme, etc.

About Murphy

Murphy is a sector-leading employer, Gold Investors in People accredited, with a reported operating profit up 57% year-on-year. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, representing over 60 nationalities, backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m invested in environmentally friendly plant, there is #MoretoMurphy.

Due to role requirements, successful candidates will undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check, in addition to standard identity and right to work checks.

If you cannot apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes at 07801960464 to discuss further.

Murphy cannot employ anyone without the legal right to live and work in the UK.