Design Manager (BESS)

Pure Tech Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to oversee Battery Energy Storage projects. This role involves senior management responsibilities, client relationship management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in the Battery Energy Storage industry and hold a degree in engineering or science. A competitive salary of £90,000 - £100,000 is offered, along with a car allowance and various benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Company bonus scheme

Flexible pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in the Battery Energy Storage industry.
• Ability to manage a diverse, multidisciplined team.
• Experience with design at all voltage levels (LV to 400kV).

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Engineering Senior Management Team.
• Accountable for success of engineering service delivery.
• Develop relationships with clients to exceed expectations.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and control engineering output.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Technical Support

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Our client is a leading Engineering and Construction main contracting company, who deliver design-and-build projects throughout the UK in various industry sectors. Due to growth within their Energy business, they are seeking a Design Manager to work on Battery Energy Storage schemes throughout the UK. This is a developing business unit where you can be part of their growth strategy for many years to come.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Engineering Senior Management Team.
• Be accountable for the success of the Engineering service delivery.
• You will develop strong and productive relationships with their clients, to ensure our work exceeds their expectations to deliver for their customers and the environment.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and control engineering output for projects in terms of scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, and stakeholder management.
• You will be accountable for leading the delivery and assurance ensuing our client is meeting its obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015) for its roles as the Principal Designer and Designer.
• Typically oversees performance management, mentoring, recognition, learning and development and any corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to the wider teams.

Experience required

• Previous experience within the Battery Energy Storage industry.
• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering or science subject.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Experience of managing and developing a diverse, multidisciplined team.
• Experience of design at all voltage levels from LV to 400kV systems.

Package on offer

• Salary range £90,000 - £100,000.
• Car allowance of circa £9,000 or company car.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Flexible pension contributions - if you invest up to 5% of your salary into your pension, the company will make an additional 10% contribution.
• Plus, many other benefits