Design Manager (Substations)

Description

Team Manager – Substation Electrical Design

As part of the growing Engineering Team at my clients they are currently recruiting for a Team Manager (Electrical Design – Substations) to join the team. The successful candidate will be based in the Dublin office (with flexibility to work from one of the other office locations). Travel to and from site may occasionally be required, but this will be predominantly an office–based position.

As Team Manager, the successful candidate will be taking on an engineering management role on major Power, Renewable & Substation projects. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and coordinating all electrical design requirements and deliverables on substation projects.

You will be involved in technical and strategic decision making. You will be a team leader, and provide mentoring, support and technical development to team members. You will ensure that all design outputs meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.

My client is a premier utility contractor, specialising in the maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure. The Group's continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

Act as a Team Manager and Substation Technical Expert within Groups Engineering Team

Ownership of all elements of electrical substation design including primary design, secondary design, design calculations, procurement specifications, etc.

Allocate tasks to team members, monitor progress vs costs & programme

Review & approve team submissions in advance of issue, identifying value engineering opportunities where possible

Support team members in all projects as assigned throughout the lifetime of each contract

Take ownership & actively manage substation design projects when required

Promote a safety culture and safe working environment

Identify design risks and propose mitigation techniques

Qualifications and experience:

Honours Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

8+ years industry experience Knowledge:

Proficient use and knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, ePlan, MS Office, (experience with design studies and cable design software would be an advantage)

Strong knowledge of the substation, utilities and renewables sector

Familiarity with current ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements would be an advantage Skills:

Appreciation of the design / construction interfacing requirements

Well–developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach

Commercial awareness

Ability to work independently & ability to manage a team

Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning Skills

Ability to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets while dealing with a dynamic workload Attitudes:

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