At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate design projects, managing a talented team of engineers.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company in the Power and Utilities sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Exciting projects with excellent growth potential in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in innovative engineering projects while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and relevant professional registration.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Your role will encompass planning and directing design assignments, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. As a Design Manager, you'll interpret, organise, and oversee design tasks while managing a talented group of Design Engineers within VVB and our supply chain. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting tendering, procurement, and construction activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise design and engineering activities across multiple disciplines on projects, overseeing a team of engineers, Design Managers, lead engineers, specialists, BIM coordinators, and CAD draughtsmen.
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and review engineering and design work within the project or assignment, ensuring compliance with sector business unit standards.
- Manage design registers, meeting minutes, and drawing registers, adhering to VVB and project requirements.
- Facilitate formal communication processes such as RFI's, TQ's, EWN's, and MAR's.
- Ensure design risk assessments align with installation parameters and prepare Design Management Plan.
- Maintain communication with Client representatives, Suppliers, Construction Managers, and Consultants/Contractors to ensure project coordination and compliance.
- Obtain Client approval on project phases as necessary and ensure lead discipline design engineers adhere to VVB's Engineering and Design Management procedures.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Discipline to track design changes and variances.
- Work with the planning department to schedule design, installation, and T&C works, providing accurate assessments and adjustments to maintain project programme.
- Support the Head of Electrical Engineering in annual performance reviews following approved procedures.
Qualifications:
- A recognised degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Professional Registration, i.e., Engineering Council Registration with Chartership status.
Experience Required:
- 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.
Design Manager (MEP) in Westminster employer: VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED
At VVB, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Design Managers benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development, with ample opportunities for growth within the power and utilities sector. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of challenging projects and a strong sense of community, making VVB a rewarding place to advance your career.
Contact Details:
VVB ENGINEERING (UK) LIMITED Recruitment Team
