Engineering Design Manager

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Contract TypePermanentWork patternFull timePosition LocationGlasgow, United Kingdom; Newcastle, United Kingdom; Altrincham, United Kingdom; Brighton, United Kingdom; Croydon, United KingdomJob DescriptionDo you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it’s employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.Energy Networks within our Transmission & Distribution division is looking to appoint an Engineering Design Manager to support the management of a large multi voltage detailed design for a new substation in the UK.Our portfolio of work continues to grow and we have a number of opportunities in the pipeline which offer exciting roles and responsibilities. This role will support the growth of the existing teams as part of our expansion plans. The role is internally and externally facing. Internally you will be working with Project Managers (who will be responsible for the commercial, contractual parts of delivery), Planners and discipline leads who you will manage to produce the required designs. Externally, you will be liaising with the client and contractors to ensure the design meets the client requirements.You will be responsible for the delivery of the detailed design of projects which may include strategically important and complex EHV substations, to programme, budget and quality.You will be able to manage design teams including HV Plant, Cable, OHL, Civil, and Protection and Control. You will be co-ordinating these discipline inputs (including health and safety, sustainability, environment, planning) to achieve a fully integrated detailed design. You will be using a combination of onshore and offshore resources and working closely with the Contractors.You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing an overall technical lead
• Managing design works, monitoring and reporting via programme updates, trackers & progress meetings helping to prepare schedules of work, work breakdown structures and risk schedules
• Ensuring all designs are appropriately reviewed and approved in line with best practice and by appropriately qualified individuals
• Working with the client Assurance and Operations teams to ensure the design is functional and acceptable
• Contribute to Health and safety management of design including application of CDM regulations
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the health and safety framework, policies and management system requirements and expectations
• Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risks
• Work with the resource manager to expand the team.
• Work with the existing team to improve/implement efficient design processes
• Work with the wider team to ensure designs are sustainable and support environmental and planning aspects of the works
• Deal with any issues arising from the construction teams

Candidate SpecificationAbout YouThe successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and level of experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (preferably Electrical or Instrumentation/Control Engineering) and preferably Chartered with relevant professional body
• Proven success in the delivery of complex detailed design projects within a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of delivering detailed designs utilising the latest BIM/Digital tools
• UK EHV experience would be beneficial
• A collaborative approach to working and your day to day interactions
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, evidenced by influencing, engaging, and facilitating workgroups, as well as through managing interfaces with engineering consultants, construction, operations, and others

If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.Job ProfileAbout The Business UnitThe Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.How To ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here . If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited – which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!Benefits We Offer

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist. Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust. More About Mott MacDonaldWe’re 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, excellenceJob Ref60924BRRecruiter ContactGillian WilsonCountryUnited KingdomRegion/StateEngland - North East, England - North West, England - Outer London, England - South East, ScotlandDisciplineEnergy, Project programme and commercial managementSectorEnergyWebsite RegionEurope and Central AsiaWebsite SectorEnergy, Project management