Design Team Manager

Job Introduction Reporting to the Engineering Manager, managing the Organisation & co-ordination of a dynamic design team to deliver projects to specification, on time & within budget. The team carries out a range of substation design work from 11kV to 132kV including Primary, Secondary & Protection & control. The role will be wide ranging with responsibilities including such things as resource planning, project control, liaison with project stakeholders & providing general engineering support to the team. The role would suit somebody who is self-motivated & has a pro-active approach to problem solving with experience of project supervision within the power, engineering or construction environments. Role Responsibility Assist the Engineering manager with the planning & control of the design team, including but not limited to the following:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of designers within the wider group, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Resource planning & programming.
• Liaising between tendering, design engineers, other designers and managers.
• Reviewing & monitoring of projects, both programme & financially. Providing reports to the engineering manager & project managers.
• Liaising between the design engineers, other designers, equipment suppliers, project managers, & clients.
• Attending project meetings via web-based systems or on-site.
• Support design engineers with the management & co-ordination of design works, including submissions to clients.
• Support the engineering team with the creation, implementation & monitoring of business processes.
• Attending periodic team & client meetings.
• Supporting site survey & inspection visits.
• Liaising with & Managing land consents & surveying sub-contractors.

The Ideal CandidateQualifications A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in power engineering or a related engineering field. A person with a lower qualification level, but who can demonstrate a high level of industry knowledge & experience would be considered. Experience Resource management & control. Project supervision & commercial issues. Business & quality management processes. Knowledge of UK H&S standards, including CDM regulations. Knowledge of Business & Quality Management Processes. The following knowledge & experiences would be of an advantage: Working in a design or construction-based environment. National electricity Registration Scheme (NERS). DNO G81 standards & working practices. Skills Experience in the use of project management software tools would be advantageous, but not essential. (e.g. Microsoft Project or Primavera P6). Good written, verbal communication & interpersonal skills. Good personal management, decision making & problem-solving skills. Ability to work within a team environment. Good computer literacy, including use of Microsoft office (word, excel & email). Full UK driving licence About The Company KUS Power Engineering, part of the BRUSH Group, is a design and build, high voltage, electrical contractor committed to outstanding customer service and the safe delivery of turnkey substation projects from 11kV to 275kV. With a proven track record of quality outcomes, KUS Power Engineering deliver contracting services to some of the largest organisations in the industry, seamlessly managing the design and delivery of a package of works while ensuring their timely commercial closeout. BRUSH Group Apply