Senior Design Manager / Engineering Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK)

Develop and implement project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.

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.

Plan and lead project and client meetings, as required.

Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.

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.

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.

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

Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.

Maintain 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups.

Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Support or lead portions of department meetings; organise and lead section meetings.

Interpret and establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organization.

Assist in determining departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.

Support and assist in the development of the UK business plan.

Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.

Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.