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

Burns & Mcdonnell

Multinational design‑build firm delivering critical infrastructure through engineering, architecture and construction.

24d ago

Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Office Full-Time

Company Size

13,500 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Construction Services

Project Management

Consulting

Architecture

Design

Technical Services

Turnkey

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Role

What you would be doing

project execution

project compliance

business development

design leadership

project management

strategic planning

Responsible for performance of assigned projects, including but not limited to:
Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
Maintain project compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management processes and procedures. Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective inter-disciplinary design co-ordination and collaboration.
Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business.
Lead engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices, as required.
Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.
Develop and implement project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
Support and assist in the development of the UK business plan.
Establishing and maintaining professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders.
Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Where appropriate and required, act as the Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE), as defined by National Grid’s TP137 procedure, or equivalent role as defined by other clients.
Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Interpret and establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organization.
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, at all times.
Seeking and development of future business opportunities through nurturing of client relationships, active pursuit of new project leads, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
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.
Support or lead portions of department meetings; organise and lead section meetings.
Program and completion of projects within specified dates.
Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements.
Assist in determining departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
Plan and lead project and client meetings, as required.
Provide strong but supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs.
Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout.
Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System.
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.

What you bring

national grid

project management

ms project

bachelor degree