Design Project Manager

THE COMPANY

Established in 1998, JSM Group is a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs.

From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centres to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislation, technical and commercial risks.

THE TEAM

Join the Power Operations team at JSM Group Services Ltd., a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking makes us a trusted partner in delivering next-generation connectivity in energy and communications across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Our Power team delivers high-value electrical infrastructure projects for some of the most demanding clients in the sector – from hyperscale data centre operators to major industrial and grid clients. We are building a team of exceptional project management professionals who can drive complex programmes from award through to energisation, and we want people who take real ownership of their projects

SCOPE OF ROLE

If you Substation design experienced or have managed substation design from concept to commissioning stage and you are looking to take the next step into a Design project manager role within a reputable and growing business that provides comprehensive solutions encompassing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility systems

Do you want to have the opportunity to manage a design team and join a well-established subsidiary of one of the UKs leading Electrical Distribution companies?

In this role you will develop and lead a team of multi-skilled engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working on substation designs up to 400 kV across all workstream areas and improving support for the Operations team, ensuring that all relevant contractual obligations are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Project manager to grow and develop their career, with excellent progression opportunities and earning potential.

The Role:

• Lead the design team to produce detailed designs for all workstreams.
• Leading electrical connection designs up to 400 kV ( upto 132kV essential).
• Build and develop a skilled operations-based design team, improve competencies for Principal Designer roles under CDM regulations, and maintain high-quality standards and training.
• Working on bespoke project from cradle to grave, including cable network, overhead lines and substation installations.
• Develop design programme
• Develop and organize team meetings regime for coordination.
• Coordinate with Substation build project manager.
• Chase for Information from external parties. Keep RFI and TQ register updated and on track.
• Keep Information received in respective folder.
• Coordinate between different Disciplines.
• Update report on CVRs.
• Chair meeting with Client and travel to Client office if required.

The Person:

• Experience in a design role within an electricity distribution network operator or a similar industry 10 years minimum.
• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering/Civil engineering/protection engineering.
• Design experience or familiarity with design activities up to 132kV is must.