Design & Technical Manager in London

Job Title: Design & Technical Manager

Salary: DOE plus Benefits

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Bradford

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design & Technical Manager to lead our clients’ growing street lighting design team.

Key Responsibilities

Team & Project Management

• Line management responsibility for the lighting design team and team development.
• Programme and monitor team workload, ensuring delivery to quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Provide regular performance reporting and forecasting to senior management.
• Oversee external design and technical support services as required.
• Ensure all work complies with current lighting and electrical standards, codes of practice, and relevant legislation including CDM regulations.

Design & Technical Delivery

• Produce lighting and electrical design estimates for internal and external clients for small to medium scale projects.
• Support the estimating department with tender input for larger-scale design, installation, and term maintenance contracts.
• Undertake and review street lighting designs using Lighting Reality.
• Electrical Design using AMTECH /Trimble.
• Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD LT.
• Undertake lighting impact assessments, including night-time photometric testing when necessary.
• Carry out site surveys and assessments of existing highway infrastructure.
• Produce technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Maintain and champion compliance with internal QMS procedures.

Internal & External Collaboration

• Liaise with internal project managers and departments to provide technical input and resolve design-related matters.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders to build effective relationships and represent our design capabilities.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in a relevant engineering or infrastructure environment.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related subject.
• Knowledge of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and experience in underground cable network design.
• In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and risk management in design.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and design-related IT systems.
• Skilled in the use of Lighting Reality and AutoCAD LT.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Desirable

• ILP Exterior Lighting Diploma and/or HEA Approved Persons Accreditation.
• Management or Project Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a team management role.
• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards membership of a recognised engineering institution.

Benefits

• Dependent on internal policy – details provided on request.

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