Senior Design Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in transmission & distribution services.

The Senior Design Manager will provide delivery leadership of Burns & McDonnell's UK engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. Responsibilities include:

• Lead engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices.
• Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognised best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar).
• Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects.
• Responsible for performance of assigned projects, including safety, health, environmental management, sustainability, quality, profit and loss, risk management, adequate resourcing, and program completion.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders.
• Maintain project compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management processes and procedures.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, project controls systems, and execute the project execution plan.
• Report regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
• Plan and lead project and client meetings as required.
• Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.
• Support the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management.
• Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects.
• Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
• Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System.
• Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture to drive client success.
• Provide strong but supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs.
• Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business.
• Identify new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively support development and recruitment of talent.
• Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups.
• Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Support or lead portions of department meetings; organise and lead section meetings.
• Assist in determining departmental objectives and requirements, organise projects and develop standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution and 7 years of engineering design services experience.
• Advanced knowledge of project management and engineering design management best practices.
• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
• Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
• Strong contract management skills and understanding of NEC family of contracts.
• Experience of working in a design management role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects in the UK.
• Good knowledge of National Grid’s procedures.
• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
• Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3 in H&S related subject).