Design Manager

Murphy is recruiting for a [[title]] to work within Energy on HV Linear Cable Scopes within major infrastructure for a number of clients ( can be based out of Kentish Town or Cannock with regular travel to Norfolk)

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Design Manager

Lead the engineering design delivery of Linear Cables , connecting the project to National Grid.
Lead Design Management requirements at tender and/or Early Contractor Engagement stage and allocate resources as appropriate during tender, FEED, and detailed design stages.
Integrate multiple engineering disciplines from a mix of internal and external designers and OEMs.
Undertake the role of Principal Design Representative on project(s) ensuring design information is being suitable managed to the various roles and compliant with the requirements of CDM 2015 Regulations
Involvement in the development of Business Unit and Group Design Management continual process improvement activities
Review design pack submissions as required for technical compliance, quality and completeness.
Develop and assist the project Planners with maintaining the design and engineering aspect of programmes.
Monitor and expedite key engineering programme issues including the procurement of services and equipment to the Business Unit Procurement function.
Review and liaise with internal Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure appropriate consideration of constructability and required permanent works.
Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements and assist in monitoring to ensure working to standard requirements.
Ensure an understanding of, and an influence on the contracts Design Consultants are working under including their fees, schedule of services, programme, and liabilities and warranties.
Review and comment the payment applications from consultants and pass to the contract surveyor for processing and payment.
Represent the department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings and in the absence of the Senior Engineering Manager
Line management of a sub-team of design coordinators including mentoring and assisting their development and learning

Still interested, does this sound like you?

Chartered Engineer with a UK engineering institute (IMechE, ICE, IChemE. IET, IGEM etc)
Experience in either HV Cables, HV Plant, National Grid, DNO's ,Pipelines or Substations would be ideal.
Experience within Structural OR Civil Engineering
Experience managing BIM delivery, experience of hand over of design requirements at completion