Our client, a leading player in the power utilities, power distribution, and energy sector, is currently seeking a Senior Design Team Lead to join their growing team. This permanent role focuses on overseeing the entire design life cycle of complex utility projects, ensuring top-notch delivery within budget and schedule constraints.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overseeing the entire design life cycle from project handover to final approval
* Creating and managing critical path analysis and risk assessments
* Mitigating risks and resolving issues to keep projects on track
* Financially managing projects, including issuing purchase orders and invoicing clients
* Ensuring positive cash flow management throughout project execution
* Managing the design process in line with established design systems
* Overseeing subcontractor designs, drawing registers, and approvals
* Developing, maintaining, and updating Programmes of Work to align with client schedules
* Allocating internal resources, labour, and plant while managing subcontractor services
* Ensuring health and safety compliance across all project phases
* Leading the project design team to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
* Managing project quality and ensuring designs meet required standards
* Compiling as-built drawings and O&M manuals in line with client and industry policies
* Organising project meetings with clients, councils, and stakeholders to ensure smooth progress
* Standardising project management processes and ensuring compliance with internal policies
Job Requirements:
* Proven experience in project management within the utilities, power, or infrastructure sectors
* Design capabilities ranging from 33kv to 400kv
* Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
* Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, cash flow, and invoicing
* Expertise in design management, including overseeing subcontractor designs and approvals
* Ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring project efficiency and technical excellence
* Strong organisational and risk management skills
* Proficiency in project scheduling and Programme of Works development
* Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client and stakeholder relationships
* A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to handle complex project challenges
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Monday to Friday 40hrs per week
* Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
* 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
* Pension contribution 5% Matched
* 2 paid volunteering days a year
* Private healthcare
* Hybrid working pattern
* Continuous training and development opportunities in both technical and business skills
* Regular internal networking opportunities
If you are an experienced Design Team Leader with a strong background in design and project management within the power utilities sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team.
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