Graduate Design Manager- Transmission & Distribution

Graduate Design Manager in the UK power transmission & distribution sector supporting high-voltage infrastructure projects, combining engineering design coordination with project management, stakeholder communication, and compliance oversight across major energy projects like National Grid.

Description

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 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in T&D Engineering / Construction.

The Graduate Design Manager will assist with the delivery of Burns & McDonnell's UK engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector.

• Assist 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.

• Assist with 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.

• Support 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 professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders

• Assist with mainitaining 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.

• Assist with developing and implementing project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.

• Assist with reporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.

• Assist with 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.

• Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.

• Assist project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System.

• Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.

• 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.

• Assist supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs.

• Assist with Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution required.

• Knowledge of project management and engineering design management best practices, with strong ability to implement this knowledge.

• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.

• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.

• Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, and experience of discharging all required duties of the CDM Principal Designer representative.

• 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: TP106, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP182, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP241.

• Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards.

• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with clients and employees.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.

• Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines

• Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team

• Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.

• Capability to coach and develop the team.

• Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients.

• Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3 in H&S related subject) required.