Design Manager

MOTT MACDONALD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Battery Energy Storage Scheme Design Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative projects that prioritize excellence and environmental care. This role offers the opportunity to shape the culture of your team, ensuring a focus on safety, client satisfaction, and fun in the workplace. With a commitment to professional development and a diverse, inclusive environment, you will contribute to impactful projects that benefit communities and foster sustainable practices. Be part of a team that values integrity, progress, and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training Programs

Flexible Working Environment

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Tailored Progression Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diverse teams and delivering design projects.
• Proven track record in project management and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team for Battery Energy Storage projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage team strategies for growth and performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Electrical Network Design

Civil Construction Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

Project Management Software

Design Software

Job description

Are you ready for your next step in senior management? If you are passionate about driving excellence whilst caring for the environment then come and lead our design team within a dynamic, delivery focussed and fun environment!

We are seeking an experienced Battery Energy Storage Scheme Design Manager to join Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB): a fully integrated design and construction business that harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design expertise of Mott MacDonald.

You will be leading a team delivering a growing programme of projects in the Battery Energy Storage System market, integrating our core design team with expertise from across the Mott MacDonald global regions.

• As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will develop strong and productive relationships with our clients, to ensure our work exceeds their expectations to deliver for their customers and the environment.
• As part of the Senior Leadership team, you will be accountable for delivering exceptional health and safety, project and financial performance whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
• You will be accountable for leading the delivery and assurance that MMB is meeting its obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015) for its roles as the Principal Designer and Designer.
• As a Senior Leader, you will play a key role in setting the culture within the team in terms of keeping everyone safe, looking after our people, focusing on our client and having fun.
• You will lead the management of our people strategy for the team, which includes recruitment, retention, staff development, competence and performance management, necessary for the team to meet the current demands and expected future growth.

We are looking for people who have:

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering or science subject.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Experience of managing and developing a diverse, multidisciplined team.
• Proven record in delivering design projects to programme, budget and quality requirements and managing competing tensions within a design & build environment for the benefit of developing better outcomes.
• Competent Project Manager with knowledge of both Civil and Electrical construction methods and techniques at all voltage levels.
• Excellent track record in delivering major projects from concept to completion.
• Highly skilled Electrical Network Design Engineer with experience of working both at Transmission level and within a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) environment
• Experience of design at all voltage levels from LV to 400kV systems.
• Experience in the design of new connections (contestable and non contestable works) and discretionary capital work programmes.
  Capability to tender large, complex projects.
  

What’s in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment and bespoke progression plan, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.