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SDDP Deputy Design Manager

  • Location: Plymouth
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Defence
  • Contact: Emma Lamb
  • Contact Email: elamb@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 04 July 2022
  • Expiry Date: 03 August 2022
  • Job Ref: 1041818
NRL are currently recruiting for a SDDP Deputy Design Manager to work on a contract basis for one of our leading clients, at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth.

Main Purpose of Role:
The primary purpose of the Deputy Design Manager is to assist and support the existing Design Manager in the: management, delivery and co-ordination of work packages in line with the required scope, quality, schedule and cost. For this role there is also specific focus attributed to the design effort required to support the removal of the Neutron Support Container (NSC) from the defuel process, however its is appreciated that the incumbent should possess appropriate transferable skills which can be utilised in other design management functions.

Therefore the following credentials are expected:
  • For allocated work packages; support the development, leadership, management and co-ordination of the technical design agreeing project related objectives, managing performance of Engineering and Design resource and making appropriate technical management decisions.
  • Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget.
  • Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and supporting the leadership of the project’s technical planning process.
  • Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with Babcock’s Business Management System and Technical Manual.
  • Ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.
  • Ensure that staff and contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment.
  • Ensure design information is articulated to the 14 Dock Safety Manager to enable appropriate justification of the engineering / activities within the Facility Safety Case
  • Liaise with Engineering Services Technical Authority to ensure that Relevant Good Practice is employed
  • Take responsibility and lead aspects of overall Design Management in line with the Design Management RACI. The areas of responsibility will collaboratively be agreed with the Design Manager and other Deputy Design Managers and may vary as the role progresses.
  • Deputise for the 14 Dock Readiness Design Manager, as delegated representative, on occasions when such delegation is necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences:
  • Relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of design development throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements
  • Sound project specification and planning experience
  • Sound understanding of Company  and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements
  • Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications
  • Ideally experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities
Qualifications:
  • HNC and significant engineering experience is the minimum requirement.
  • Preferentially, but not mandatory, the candidate will have a degree or equivalent in an engineering related discipline.
  • Preferably Chartered Engineer status and member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council at CEng level.