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Engineering Design Manager
Designer Group. Lead design strategy from tender through to commissioning .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading design strategy and managing external design consultants while ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in electrical systems and capable of providing on-site engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Design Strategy LeadershipElectrical Systems ComplianceStakeholder InfluenceDesign Consultant ManagementProject Lifecycle Support
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringDesign DeliveryValue EngineeringBIM Model ReviewQuality Assurance ProcessesTechnical JudgementBuildability InputCommissioning SupportM&E Contractor ExperienceStandards Compliance
Soft Skills
Influencing StakeholdersTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
BIM SoftwareSAP for LV/HV Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Electrical EngineeringHNC in Building ServicesBS7671 CertificationNICEIC Certification
Industry Keywords
M&E Contractor EnvironmentCommercial ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsMission-Critical ProjectsDG Engineering Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead design strategy from tender through to commissioning
- Support preconstruction and estimation with value engineering and buildability input
- Manage and challenge external design consultants and supply chain partners
- Ensure design delivery aligns with programme, cost and technical requirements
- Review technical submissions, drawings and BIM models
- Provide on-site engineering support across project lifecycle
- Oversee testing, commissioning and quality assurance processes
- Ensure compliance with BS7671, NICEIC and DG engineering standards
- Work alongside SAP for LV/HV systems and ensure safe system integration
- Support development of junior and graduate engineers
- Contribute to continuous improvement of DG design and QA processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years’ experience in engineering within an M&E contractor environment
- Strong background across design and site delivery (critical)
- Proven experience managing design consultants and subcontractors
- Deep understanding of electrical systems, standards and compliance (BS7671, 18th Edition)
- Experience across commercial, infrastructure or mission-critical projects
- Strong technical judgement with a practical, buildable mindset
- Ability to influence stakeholders across design, commercial and delivery teams
- Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services