Design Manager

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd

Murphy is recruiting for a title to work with Natural Resources on the Western Gas pipeline project in the South Midlands area. This role will be based out of Stone Cross with travel to sites as and when needed.

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

A day in the life of a Murphy Design Manager

• Lead the engineering design delivery of existing & new build and extension projects as part of the Natural Resources portfolio.
• Lead Design Management requirements at tender and/or Early Contractor Engagement stage and allocate resources as appropriate during tender, FEED, and detailed design stages.
• Integrate multiple engineering disciplines from a mix of internal and external designers and OEMs.
• Undertake the role of Principal Design Representative on project(s) ensuring design information is being suitable managed to the various roles and compliant with the requirements of CDM 2015 Regulations
• Involvement in the development of Business Unit and Group Design Management continual process improvement activities
• Review design pack submissions as required for technical compliance, quality and completeness.
• Develop and assist the project Planners with maintaining the design and engineering aspect of programmes.
• Monitor and expedite key engineering programme issues including the procurement of services and equipment to the Business Unit Procurement function.
• Review and liaise with internal Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure appropriate consideration of constructability and required permanent works.
• Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements and assist in monitoring to ensure working to standard requirements.
• Ensure an understanding of, and an influence on the contracts Design Consultants are working under including their fees, schedule of services, programme, and liabilities and warranties.
• Review and comment the payment applications from consultants and pass to the contract surveyor for processing and payment.
• Represent the department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings and in the absence of the Senior Engineering Manager
• Line management of a sub-team of design coordinators including mentoring and assisting their development and learning

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with a UK engineering institute (IMechE, ICE, IChemE. IET, IGEM etc)
• Experience across Oil & Gas i.e. Compressors, AGI’s or Pipelines.
• Experience within Mechanical OR E,C&I experience (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation).
• Experience managing BIM delivery, experience of hand over of design requirements at completion.