NRL are currently recruiting for a Design Manager on behalf of out clients at the forefront of the UK's future in low carbon energy generating systems. A full time, permanent position based in Blackburn.
The Company
Our client are energy solutions providers who design, build, operate and maintain centralised and efficient low carbon energy projects. They currently support hospitals, universities, new build residential developments, towns and cities as well as industrial and commercial building de-carbonisation. They work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are leading the way to achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets.
About the role:
As a result of successful company growth, Our client are looking for a Design Manager to join their design team based in the Head Office in Blackburn.
Their design team interact with all departments and are responsible for delivering innovative solutions. Projects you could be involved with range from energy reduction measures for an existing building to a multi-MW solar farm or a city-wide heat network utilising low carbon heat pumps.
They have a diverse and creative design team who have successfully delivered award winning zero carbon solutions and are proud to say that all of our projects are designed in-house as part of multi-disciplinary engineering team. As a Design Manager you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of our design packages in line with project program and budget.
Your key duties:
Reporting to the Associate Technical Manager you will be responsible for:
Managing the design process using commercial, contractual, program awareness and technical expertise
Supporting, understanding and advising departments/clients as to the requirements and obligations in the development of the design information
Ensuring the design process recognises the current legislation, standards and codes of practice and is of a high-quality standard
Eliminating or reducing health and safety risks in the design
Managing or reducing the financial risks during construction process
Supporting continuous improvement in areas such as:
Drawing/Document Standards.
Future In House Software Development
Future In-House System Build
Operating in accordance with Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems and other agreed procedures.
Maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, site installation teams and project teams
Liaising with clients on design queries
Supporting the input of CDM detail within the company’s processes and legislation
Supporting the preparation of HAZOP Studies.
What you will need
Skills/Experience
Education to a Degree level in a construction or engineering discipline
Demonstrable experience in a client facing design role within the engineering or construction industry
Has professional membership or chartered status with a relevant professional body.
Demonstrable experience in a design manager role
Familiar with RIBA plan of work
Competencies:
Has a passion and interest in emerging technologies within the Energy Market and supporting the drive to Net Zero
Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, coach and inspire a team
Flexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate resilience in challenging situations
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Full UK driving licence
What’s in it for you
Salary £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contributory Company Pension Scheme
Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
Employee Assistance Program
25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
Discounted gym membership across the UK
Flexible working patterns
EV charging points where possible
How to apply:
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
If you are interested in the above, or know someone who is, please forward me A recent CV. Alternatively if you would like further information please contact myself at the Sunderland Branch.
Why work with NRL?
NRL connects global engineering companies with the right people to help their businesses grow and thrive, connecting organizations and candidates that share the same values and drive to succeed. As we progress your application our team of talented recruiters will be on hand to help you explore the role and answer any questions you have.
We welcome applications from every walk of life, and are committed to driving diversity and inclusion within the industries we support. That’s why our Member Committed to Diversity status with the Association of Professional Staffing Companies is so important to us.