Design Manager
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Our client delivers complex engineering solutions across data centres, building services, energy and industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- To act as the company’s senior electrical engineer supporting projects from estimation through to construction and commissioning.
- Development and compliance with electrical engineering standards
- Review existing quality and commissioning systems / procedures and update in line with project and industry requirements
- Support the estimation and supply chain teams during the tendering process to identify opportunities for value engineering, innovation and modern methods of construction.
- Support the preconstruction teams in assuring that the design phase is executed to a high quality and in a timely manner.
- Oversight of external design partners to assure the quality of the engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle
- On-site support throughout the project lifecycle, e.g. technical submissions, drawing reviews, BIM model development, client reviews.
- Oversee quality assurance processes on project testing and commissioning.
- Support the development of graduate and junior engineers
- Support the aftercare team in fault-finding and rectifying warranty defects.
- Manage the implementation of the DG Gold Standard quality assurance process on projects including auditing of installations and subcontractor performance, including:
- Assist with development of project specific quality plans.
- Work in conjunction with the company’s senior authorised person for electrical installations including both LV/HV systems.
- Ensure compliance with our electrical systems management procedures.
- Ensure full compliance with BS7671 latest edition.
- Review design and installation for compliance and safety
- Ensure continuity and compliance with NICEIC requirements to maintain our accreditation
- Process driven with the ability to work in a structured manner
- Good communication and influencing skills
- Good IT skills
- Able to bring new ideas, innovate and make improvements
- Able to use own initiative with minimal supervision
- Able to handle confidential information
- Able to problem solve through a pragmatic and commercially sound approach
- Attention to detail
- A ‘can do’ attitude
- Interested in learning new skills, further education and career progression
- Possess an excellent grasp of the English language and grammar
- HNC or Degree in electrical engineering or building services, with electrical bias.
- Experience as an electrician/ supervisor/ manager.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems from a design and construction perspective
- Good knowledge of the current electrical, fire alarm and emergency lighting standards.
- Knowledge of electrical subcontract works - lighting control, fire alarms and PA systems.
- Ability to read drawings and understand technical papers and documents.
- Able to create technical documents, comment on technical drawings and assist in engineering solutions and design.
- Knowledge of ESSOW compliance processes.
- 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations certified
- Competitive salary
- Car/Travel allowance
- 25 days annual lave plus bank holidays
- Private health care
- Pension scheme
- Bonus scheme
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