Design Manager
2 days ago
Who we are..
VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment.
At VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision.
C – Care & Collaboration
O – Opportunity & Ownership
R – Responsibility & Respect
E – Excellence & End Result Focus
What we offer..
* Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals
* Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location
* Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools
* 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada Life
* Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP
* Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)
What we are recruiting for: Design Manager
Join VVB as a Design Manager, leading the charge in supervising design and engineering activities across medium to larger-scale projects within Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sectors. Electrically, you'll be tackling projects up to 33kV voltage level. Your role will encompass planning and directing design assignments, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
As a Design Manager, you'll interpret, organise, and oversee design tasks while managing a talented group of Design Engineers within VVB and our supply chain. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting tendering, procurement, and construction activities.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at VVB
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise design and engineering activities across multiple disciplines on projects, overseeing a team of engineers, Design Managers, lead engineers, specialists, BIM coordinators, and CAD draughtsmen.
* Plan, develop, coordinate, and review engineering and design work within the project or assignment, ensuring compliance with sector business unit standards.
* Manage design registers, meeting minutes, and drawing registers, adhering to VVB and project requirements.
* Facilitate formal communication processes such as RFI's, TQ's, EWN's, and MAR's.
* Ensure design risk assessments align with installation parameters and prepare Design Management Plan.
* Maintain communication with Client representatives, Suppliers, Construction Managers, and Consultants/Contractors to ensure project coordination and compliance.
* Obtain Client approval on project phases as necessary and ensure lead discipline design engineers adhere to VVB's Engineering and Design Management procedures.
* Collaborate with the Commercial Discipline to track design changes and variances.
* Work with the planning department to schedule design, installation, and T&C works, providing accurate assessments and adjustments to maintain project programme.
* Support the Head of Electrical Engineering in annual performance reviews following approved procedures.
Key Requirements:
* Apply technical skills to manage Engineering and Design deliverables across multiple projects, integrating with other functions.
* Demonstrate knowledge of engineering and design processes and associated compliance requirements.
* Proficient in Low and High Voltage (up to 33kV) power distribution system design and engineering, including HVAC support in Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sectors.
* Utilise 2-D and 3-D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as BIM for project coordination.
* Have exposure to BIM and design modelling standards.
* Possess substantial experience in a 'Design Manager role' within Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure Design and Engineering projects.
* Hold a recognised degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
The contracted location for this role is Old Oak Common, supporting the HS2 Project. The position will require work across Central London and Acton (OOC site), with the specific location varying depending on project phases. During the design phase, expected to span the next 12–18 months, the majority of work will be based in Central London - Southwark area.
VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.
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