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Design Manager
Progressive are recruiting for a Design Manager to join a growing Engineering Contractor within the T&D Sector. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham.
Initial 6 month contract (with the view to extend) - Outside IR35
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the design process for transmission and distribution projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Oversee the design team, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of design into overall project plans.
- Review and approve design documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with external consultants and contractors to ensure design requirements are met.
- Conduct regular design reviews and audits to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring design milestones are achieved on time and within financial constraints.
- Develop and implement design standards and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
- Provide technical expertise and support to resolve design-related issues and challenges.
- Prepare and present design reports and updates to senior management and clients.
Qualifications and Experience:.
- Proven experience as a Design Manager within the Transmission and Distribution industry.
- Extensive knowledge of substation design is preferred, though candidates from other regulated industries will be considered.
- Strong understanding of industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in design software and tools commonly used in the industry.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
