Design Interface Manager

Our client is looking for a Design Interface Manager to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage engineering interface and quality risks across all design interfaces, working with Project Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and the Project Director to address issues proactively and protect project quality and programme delivery.
• Lead the management of all interfaces across the multi-contract delivery strategy, including HVDC, AC, Civils, and Cables, owning and enforcing the Design Interface Process and Specifications to ensure alignment, continuity, and timely resolution of conflicts, gaps, and ambiguities.
• Drive the accurate and timely exchange of design information between interfacing projects and contracts, maintaining the Design Interface Register as a live tracking tool and reporting interface risk and progress to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated to project teams, champion Safety in Design and CDM compliance, review construction methods, commissioning and operational safety requirements, and provide part-time site supervision.
• Identify Design Interface Process and KPI areas for improvements/innovation and lead on implementation, drawing input from the wider team.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the engineering interface function, identifying inefficiencies, implementing better processes and tools, and sharing lessons learned to raise standards across the programme.

About You

• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (preferably CEng) coupled with significant experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing design interfaces as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering project.
• Good technical knowledge of the Transmission network, with a technical understanding of core elements and a high-level technical understanding of facilitating functions, as well as an understanding of legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission.
• Good technical knowledge of relevant legislation and the implications for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM and ESQCR.
• Strong relationships and understanding of consultants and external industry experts, with the ability to communicate and challenge complex technical issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision-making by senior management.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.