Lead Design Manager

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Murphy Full time
About the Role

Murphy is currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join our award-winning Energy team. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry.

As a Design Manager, you will report into the Senior Engineering Manager and have management and technical responsibility for a team of Design Coordinators working across Substation projects. You will be responsible for the engineering design delivery of existing major Transmission HV 132/275/400kV Substation new build and extension projects as part of the ASTI and RIIOT2 frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the engineering design delivery of existing major Transmission HV 132/275/400kV Substation new build and extension projects as part of the ASTI and RIIOT2 frameworks.
  • Lead Design Management requirements at tender and/or Early Contractor Engagement stage and allocate resources as appropriate during tender, FEED, and detailed design stages.
  • Integrate multiple engineering disciplines including HV Plant, Protection and Control and Civils from a mix of internal and external designers and OEMs.
  • Undertake the role of Principal Design Representative on project(s) ensuring design information is being suitable managed to the various roles and compliant with the requirements of CDM 2015 Regulations.
  • Involvement in the development of Business Unit and Group Design Management continual process improvement activities.
  • Review design pack submissions as required for technical compliance, quality and completeness.
  • Develop and assist the project Planners with maintaining the design and engineering aspect of programmes.
  • Monitor and expedite key engineering programme issues including the procurement of services and equipment to the Business Unit Procurement function.
  • Review and liaise with internal Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure appropriate consideration of constructability and required permanent works.
  • Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements and assist in monitoring to ensure working to standard requirements.
  • Ensure an understanding of, and an influence on the contracts Design Consultants are working under including their fees, schedule of services, programme, and liabilities and warranties.
  • Review and comment the payment applications from consultants and pass to the contract surveyor for processing and payment.
  • Represent the department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings and in the absence of the Senior Engineering Manager.
  • Line management of a sub-team of design coordinators including mentoring and assisting their development and learning.


About You

We are looking for someone with experience managing multi-disciplinary design packages on power projects. You should have an electrical engineering education (preferably to degree level) and High Voltage project design experience. You should also have experience carrying out the role of Principal Designer Representative under CDM 2015. Experience of delivery of substation projects for UK Transmission Service Operators (SSEN, National Grid, Scottish Power Energy Networks, NIE Networks) is desirable. Membership of a UK Engineering institute is also a requirement.

About Us

Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. You will also have access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support. Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy's inclusive culture.

What We Offer

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service. Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review. Above market rate contributory pension scheme. Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus. Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus. Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations. Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

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