Technical Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and construction firm is seeking an experienced Battery Energy Storage Scheme Design Manager. This senior role will involve managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative energy solutions, ensuring compliance and quality standards while fostering client satisfaction and a strong project culture.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in engineering or science required.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience managing and developing a diverse, multidisciplinary team required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop client relationships to exceed expectations.
• Accountable for health and safety, financial performance, and customer service.
• Manage project delivery from concept to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Team Development

Client Relationship Management

Safety Management

Electrical Network Design

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced Battery Energy Storage Scheme Design Manager to join a fully integrated design and construction business that leverages contracting strength and design expertise on a global scale. You will lead a team delivering a growing programme of projects in the Battery Energy Storage System market, integrating core design teams with expertise from across global regions.

The Role

• As part of our Senior Leadership Team, develop strong relationships with clients to ensure our work exceeds their expectations, delivering for their customers and the environment.
• Accountable for health and safety, project, and financial performance, while providing exceptional customer service.
• Ensure the business meets its obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015) as the Principal Designer and Designer.
• Play a key role in setting the team culture focused on safety, wellbeing, client satisfaction, and a positive work environment.
• Manage the team’s people strategy, including recruitment, retention, staff development, competence, and performance management to support current and future growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in engineering or science.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Experience managing and developing a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Proven track record in delivering design projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards within a design & build environment.
• Competent project management skills with knowledge of civil and electrical construction methods at all voltage levels.
• Experience delivering major projects from concept to completion.
• Highly skilled electrical network design engineer with experience at transmission level and within DNO environments.
• Experience designing at all voltage levels from LV to 400kV systems.
• Experience in designing new connections (contestable and non-contestable works) and discretionary capital projects. Ability to tender large, complex projects.