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VVB Engineering .This range is provided by VVB Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.About the Anthro JV: The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.The Role:

Join VVB and Anthro JV as a Design Manager, leading the design and engineering activities across medium to larger-scale projects within Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sectors. Electrically, you\''ll tackle projects up to 33kV. Your role will encompass planning and directing design assignments, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. You will interpret, organise, and oversee design tasks while managing a talented group of Design Engineers within VVB and our supply chain. Your expertise will support tendering, procurement, and construction activities.What We Offer

Competitive salaries with yearly appraisalsTravel expenses covered for assignments outside your base locationPerkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing toolsLife Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)Location

The contracted location for this role is Old Oak Common, supporting the HS2 Project. The position will require work across Central London and Acton (OOC site), with the specific location varying depending on project phases. During the design phase, expected to span the next 12–18 months, the majority of work will be based in Central London - Southwark area.Key Responsibilities

Supervise design and engineering activities across multiple disciplines on projects, overseeing a team of engineers, Design Managers, lead engineers, specialists, BIM coordinators, and CAD draughtsmen.Plan, develop, coordinate, and review engineering and design work within the project or assignment, ensuring compliance with sector business unit standards.Manage design registers, meeting minutes, and drawing registers, adhering to VVB and project requirements.Facilitate formal communication processes such as RFIs, TQs, EWNs, and MARs.Ensure design risk assessments align with installation parameters and prepare Design Management Plan.Maintain communication with Client representatives, Suppliers, Construction Managers, and Consultants/Contractors to ensure project coordination and compliance.Obtain Client approval on project phases as necessary and ensure lead discipline design engineers adhere to VVB\''s Engineering and Design Management procedures.Collaborate with the Commercial Discipline to track design changes and variances.Work with the planning department to schedule design, installation, and TandC works, providing accurate assessments and adjustments to maintain project programme.Support the Head of Electrical Engineering in annual performance reviews following approved procedures.Project Specific Requirements

Reporting to Head of Operations - HS2 and Sector Director – Transportation on day-to-day basis, while functionally reporting to Head of Electrical Engineering.Proficient with High Speed 2 (HS2) and Main Work Civil Contractor design and assurance standards/works information.Previous experience as ‘Design Manager’ within Rails preferably High-Speed projects.Reviews existing design information handed over from the client and provides comment.Act as the nominated Design Manager and/or CEM for HS2-related projects.Mentor other Design Managers within HS2 projects as and when they are onboarded into the business.Conversant with Bentley and Revit software for the production of 3D BIM modelsQualifications

A recognised degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.Professional Registration, i.e., Engineering Council Registration with Chartership status.Experience Required

Substantial experience in a ‘Design Manager role’ within Power, Utilities, Infrastructure Design and Engineering projects.Previous experience on Low to High Voltage (33kV) design and engineering projects.VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIESSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Engineering and DesignIndustries

ConstructionEngineering ServicesDesign ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom

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