Design Lead

The role is responsible for taking customer design instructions and co-ordinating them to the

project workflow manager. Once the designs are complete, the Design Manager is to review the

designs and submit them to the customer for approval.

• Degree in relevant discipline and Project Management Accreditation desirable

• Good Technical understanding of Telecommunications Industry essential

• Understanding of the industry Health & Safety requirements essential

• Excellent Commercial aptitude

• At least 3 years in a similar role

• Strong understanding of project methodology

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills

• Strong organisational ability with experience in MS Project or similar project tools

• Proven people skills in delivery of project KPI’s and experience in customer facing role

• The effective leadership and management of project team[s], including the development of team[s] and individuals, site based, or office based, in partnership with HR and other departments

• Act as the main point of contact between the customer and the project team

• Ensure project team has the necessary safety training/inductions to undertake site work

• Implementation of the performance management system

• Assisting and supporting the team in the implementation and recording of training

• Implementation and maintenance of relevant approved processes, procedures, health and safety and technical standards and ensure their consistency with requirements of other departments

• Management of the relevant sub-contractors, monitor performance in terms of time, cost, quality and health & safety

• Responsible for building a solid schedule of works in conjunction with the Workflow manager

• Ensure familiarity of client specifications and update and audit sites accordingly

• Oversee snagging process and manage all corrective actions prior to client handover

• Responsible for ensuring all handover documentation is completed and submitted Right First Time

• Undertake all necessary actions and support to facilitate achievement of delivery team targets in terms of time, cost, quality and Client SLA

• Ensure all project activities/project team are fully compliant with the Company Safety

• Management System and relevant statutory regulations

• Preparation of all necessary documentation e.g. H&S Plan, Site Survey checklist, Materials List (if applicable), Site Completion Pack (if applicable)

• Ensure that sub-contractors have received appropriate safety training and receive regular audits to ensure compliance

• Ensure that project team are wearing the correct and specified personal protective equipment

• Review safety inspections for sites and liaise with the Safety Officer to ensure that any recurring problems are rectified by the Crew Leaders

• Ensure all project activities/project team are fully compliant with all the requirements of the Environmental Management System

• Responsible for ensuring all works are carried out in compliance with company’s environmental standard i.e. site waste disposal, materials used – refer to SHEQ-1003 and SHEQ-1022 for listing of Environmental Aspects and Hazardous substances used in the company

• Be proactive in building a positive relationship with the Client Project Team

• Ensure thorough understanding of project commercials

• Preparation of site-specific client quotations

• Preparation, agreement and tracking of quotations for variations with client in conjunction with the Senior PM

• Evaluation and Certification of all relevant supplier and sub-contractor invoices

• Preparation of P&L accounts for individual sites to track commercial performance

• Delivery of KPI’s with nominal Additional Works and stringent adherence to Health and Safety/Quality protocols

• Attend project/programme/client meetings, as required, to ensure effective communication across the project

• Commercially focused and able to deliver project KPI’s on time, on budget and according to quality metrics

• Focused on ensuring delivery right first time

• Able to understand and meet client expectations in line with project scope

• Self-starter who can operate effectively in a dynamic and fast paced organization

• Able to build and maintain good relationships with key project stakeholders

• Provides effective direction and guidance to project team

• Solutions focused and process orientated