Junior Designer (electrical) / Design Project Manager

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Remote/Hybrid in either

Bromsgrove / Wakefield

Your New Job

Major projects typically consists of electrical and civil designs for: ICP connections from 33kV to 132kV, private networks from 11kV to 132kV, renewable energy projects and balance of plant. Typical project value £1M-£15M.As a Junior Design Project Manager you will be responsible for supporting the senior designers in all aspects of the design phase of multiple Major projects, supporting the Design manager, and providing technical support to stakeholders throughout the business. Opportunities for learning and development will be embedded in day-to-day activities.This role has the potential to develop into a full Designer or Project Manager depending on the individual and future business needs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure good communication with stakeholders internal and external.
• Engage with Tendering and Construction team to facilitate support on technical queries andhandovers thought the client journey.
• Represent Ipsum Power Ltd when required at customers and 3rd party meetings.
• Identify and communicate commercial opportunities.
• Attend site as required.
• Assist in mapping and defining design processes.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Ipsum Power Ltd and its customers. Ensure working practices and processes are followed.
• Minor design amendments and AutoCAD work as needed.
• Support the delivery design phase of projects up 400kV with appropriate use of specialist contractors.
• Escalate to manager any risks or nonconformances.
• Have an awareness of project financials and escalate any financial concerns to the design manager.
• Support in the order any long lead items within delegated level of authority.
• Ensure all designs are safe, technically correct, compliant, and deliverable.
• Meet KPI's and SLA.
• Act with delegated authority of Senior Engineers where required.
• Support senior engineers in maintaining risk register.
• Meet with Design manager regularly and report on progress against programme, risk management, and financials.
• Support delivery of design phase of projects as sold to client.
• Provide Technical support for other departments in the business.
• Provide cover for other team members as needed during planned absences.
• Any other work as required by the business.
• Experience of operating in a commercial, multi-divisional organisation.

About You

Desirable Qualifications [& Professional Membership(s)]:

• Level 3 Qualification in either electrical engineering (required).
• Membership of professional body (desirable).

Desirable Skills & Personal Qualities:

• At least 1 years' experience in a design or project management role (required).
• At least 1 years' experience in the electricity, power distribution systems, or renewables industry (required).
• Experience in managing design phase of projects from tender through to construction (desirable).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD suit (or similar) (required).
• Knowledge of discipline specific programs (e.g. CDEGS, IPSA, Power Factory, Solid works) (desirable).
• Experience of operating in a commercial, multi-divisional organisation (desirable).
• Awareness of statutory requirements, legislation and technical advances within scope of specialism of statutory. requirements, legislation and technical advances within scope of specialism (desirable).
• Understanding of the renewables and power distribution/transmission industry (desirable).

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communicator.
• Organized and Self motivated.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Current clean driving licence.
• Customer Focused.
• Be able to uses the basic Microsoft packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Proficient on use of project management tools (e.g. MS Project) (desirable).

Your New Company
The UK's utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 4/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to chieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

Our Benefits
We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation

Health & Wellbeing Benefits:

Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling

Access to 24/7 virtual GP

Occupational Health support

Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):

Cycle to Work

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more

Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events

Life Assurance Cover

Flexible Working

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives

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