ICP (Independent Connection Provider) & EV Design Manager
Location: Office is based in Worcester and the role covers Midlands, North England & East / North East Scotland
Salary: £48,000 - 55,000 plus Electric Vehicle & Benefits
About the company: Specialists in designing and installing new and upgraded electricity connections to business, industry and commercial properties, they offer a full project management and delivery service from initial design to the final switch-on.
Purpose of the role: The role of Design Manager is pivotal to controlling and developing the design phase of all projects across new connections and EV charging.
The responsibilities are divided into 2 key workstreams as detailed below:
Design Operations: management of the design process and workflow; utilising internal and external design teams to deliver project design requirements on-time, on-budget and to the appropriate quality standards
Continuous Improvement: lead the strategy and implementation of change to the Design function; ensuring that the processes, resources and output are fit to support the planned business growth from 2023 onwards
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing the day-to-day design operations for ICP & EV project delivery, covering all key disciplines (civils, HV, LV, temporary works etc)
Managing internal and external design resources to deliver on-time, on-budget and to the required specifications
Enforcing stringent, ‘industry-leading' quality standards in output/drawings at each design stage
Ensuring service level agreements for design completion are consistently delivered by internal and external design resources
Reporting on the performance of the design function to the Senior Leadership Team and other relevant stakeholders at regular intervals
Maintaining disciplined document management and version control both during and after the design process
Reducing commercial and operational risk through robust design reviews and governance
Undertaking site and client visits where necessary to support high-profile projects
Mitigating the likelihood of health and safety incidents via comprehensive, safety-focused, design output
Shaping and implementing the future strategy of the design function to ensure it is fit to support forecasted business growth
Driving continuous improvement of all business processes linked to design (directly or indirectly)
Monitoring changes in legislation, regulation and codes of practice to ensure absolute compliance
Onboarding, and ongoing management, of third-party design partners
Building strong and effective working relationships with other internal teams and key colleagues
Engaging with the wider group design community to seek best practice and efficiencies
Balance working remotely with consistent office-working for team engagement
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Degree level or equivalent, or currently working at or above Graduate level
Electrical design experience and/or qualification
HV/LV Qualifications (Desired not Essential)
Strong proven experience in electrical infrastructure project delivery
Should this role be of any interest at all please apply online with your CV or call Jamie on 0121 809 1999
