Design Engineering Manager

@ United Living Group

Company Description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future. Their services include property regeneration, resilient infrastructure, build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions, as well as fixed-line and mobile infrastructure to connect people.

Job Description

The Design Engineering Manager works closely with the Framework Director to coordinate and support design partners in FEED, Optioneering Studies, Conceptual Design and Detailed Designs under long-term National Gas and Cadent Frameworks. The role ensures designs meet United Living’s requirements and regulations, facilitating timely site starts aligned with project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Design Teams: Oversee external design teams, provide guidance, and manage performance.
• Manage the Design Process: Ensure efficient, effective, and budget-aligned design execution.
• Compliance & Assurance: Ensure designs meet current standards and client specifications.
• Cost and Budget Management: Develop and manage project engineering budgets, implement change control.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with external design houses, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Project Delivery: Coordinate design reviews, team inputs, and delivery milestones.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design-related issues and manage RFIs/TQs.

Qualifications

• Strong civil and mechanical background with a focus on the onshore UK Gas sector.
• Experience with National Gas and/or Cadent or similar networks.
• Pro-active management style with excellent prioritization, motivation and communication skills.
• Ability to review construction drawings and identify buildability issues.
• Experience in project and process management; decision making and risk assessment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driving licence and knowledge of construction project sequencing and design methodology.

Key skills/competency

• Design
• Engineering
• Management
• Compliance
• Budgeting
• Stakeholder
• UK Gas
• Cadent
• Construction
• Problem-solving