Design Manager, Power and Utilities Infrastructure

VVB Engineering; Acton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering is seeking a Design Manager to lead Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire and Telecommunications design on large-scale Power, Utilities and Infrastructure projects in the UK. You will plan, direct and coordinate design and engineering tasks, manage a team of engineers and the supply chain, and support tendering, procurement and construction activities.

You will act as the design focal point for the client, oversee design risk, ensure HSE and CDM compliance, and drive value

Qualifications

• Applies the technical skills required to manage production of Engineering and Design deliverables for the project, including integration with other functions, on multiple projects.
• Knowledge of engineering and design work processes and associated compliance.
• Has project development experience in managing the production of scope documents, budgets, schedules, and material quantities, and developing project execution plans.
• Proficiency in project planning tasks, i.e., providing input to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 project programmes/schedules.
• Proficiency in engineering and design performance management and reporting tasks.
• Ability to manage people to meet goals or to complete tasks for the project on multiple projects while meeting budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Proficiency in Low and High Voltage (up to 33kV) power distribution system design and engineering and the associated HVAC support in Power, Utilities, Infrastructure Sectors.
• Reviews and approves key engineering drawings, philosophies, system studies/calculations.
• Knowledge of application and coordination of 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as BIM on a project.
• Exposure to BIM and design modelling standards.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015 together with experience of undertaking a 'Designer' role.
• Familiarity with 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulation and Electricity at Works Regulations 1989.
• Substantial experience in a 'Design Manager' role within Power, Utilities, Infrastructure Design and Engineering projects.
• Previous experience on Low to High Voltage (33kV) design and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the design activities Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire and Telecommunications disciplines) on a project performed by group of engineers including discipline engineers, specialists, BIM and CAD.
• Plans, develops, coordinates design works.
• Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc.as appropriate in line with VVB and project requirements.
• Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI's, TQ's, EWN's, MAR's etc.)
• Ensure design risk assessments are compliant with the installation parameters.
• Manages design resource allocations to meet programme/schedule dates and demobilisations.
• Prepares hour estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
• Prepares Design Management Plan and provides input to Project Execution Plans.
• Maintains contacts with Client representatives as required, with Suppliers, Construction Managers, and other Consultants/Contractors as part of interface management to ensure the coordination of the work within the project or assignment and compliance with VVB and the Client requirements.
• Coordinates with Client representatives as delegated to obtain their approval on phases of work.
• Undertaking electrical and mechanical design review in line with current standards to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the engineering and design that could jeopardise the functionality and ensures HSE best practices are always followed.
• Ensures that value engineering is considered at the beginning of each engineering and design stage to explore the opportunities to reduce costs but increase functionality to increase the value of a design.
• Experience in leading procurement support engineering activities including approval of technical bid evaluation of Supplier/Vendor offers performed by discipline engineers.
• Ensures compliance with VVB's Design Management and Assurance Procedures and Quality Management System Procedures.
• Working with the Commercial Discipline to track design change and variances.
• Working with the planning department to plan design works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained.
• Promotes the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Management of Subcontractor/Sub-consultant's works as appropriate including assisting Commercial Discipline in valuation and contract support.
• Fully conversant in BIM/IM - including the management of 3D modelling, TIDP/BEP etc, co-ordination, BIM Level 3 working, CDE management and workflows.

Skills

Design management

Project planning

Team leadership

BIM

3D modelling

CAD

RFI / TQ management

Procurement support

Interface management

Quality management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

VVB Engineering is seeking a Design Manager to lead Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire and Telecommunications design on large-scale Power, Utilities and Infrastructure projects in the UK. You will plan, direct and coordinate design and engineering tasks, manage a team of engineers and the supply chain, and support tendering, procurement and construction activities.

You will act as the design focal point for the client, oversee design risk, ensure HSE and CDM compliance, and drive value