Design Engineering Manager
2 days ago
Warrington
We are seeking a Design Manager to work closely with the Framework Director, coordinating and supporting design partners in the development of FEED, Optioneering Studies, Conceptual and Detailed Designs across long-term UK gas frameworks. You will ensure designs are fully coordinated, compliant with regulations, and approved in line with programme requirements to enable timely project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee external design teams, managing capability, capacity, performance, and outputs., • Manage the full design process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines., • Chair design management meetings, ensuring adherence to standards, regulations, and client specifications., • Develop and manage engineering budgets, schedules, and change control processes., • Collaborate with external design houses, consultants, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver coordinated strategies., • Review designs at all stages, ensuring buildability, integration of delivery team inputs, and timely approvals., • Identify and resolve design issues, manage RFIs/TQs during construction, and share lessons learned across projects. Requirements Essential • Strong civil and mechanical background with thorough knowledge of the onshore UK gas sector., • Proven experience managing design processes, budgets, programmes, compliance, and assurance., • Ability to review drawings, identify buildability issues, and manage technical risks., • Knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing, and pre-construction design activities., • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills., • Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise and motivate teams., • Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities., • Full UK driving licence., • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable • Experience working with National Gas, Cadent, or other Gas Networks., • Project and process management experience., • Familiarity with risk assessment and design delivery assurance.