Design Authority

Reports to

Sr Project Manager / Senior Designer

Location

UK, Hybrid occasional vists to client offices required

Division

Telecommunication

The role is responsible for taking customer design instructions and co-ordinating them to the project workflow manager. Reviewing the customer requirements and based on the technical specifications producing a design instruction, the Design Authority is to review the designs to ensure compliance to customer specifications and requirements and submit/upload them to customer systems for customer for approval.

Job Scope

Needs to Have

Degree in relevant discipline and Project Management Accreditation desirable
Good Technical understanding of Telecommunications Industry design standards essential
Experience on Cornerstone and dependency management essential
Knowledge of current UK H&S regulations and design standards
Excellent Commercial aptitude
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 skills in delivery of project KPI’s and experience in customer facing role

Needs to Do

Produce Design instructions to KTL partners and support customer dependencies, taking into consideration structural and electrical requirements and buildability of solution.
Review Designs from KTL partners and confirm design and compliant with client standards
Highlight and escalate major design variance through the project team
Review and confirm site can be built in accordance to design.
Act as the main point of contact between the customer and the project team
Implementation and maintenance of relevant approved processes, procedures, health and safety and technical standards and ensure their consistenc with requirements of other departments
Management of the relevant sub-contractors, monitor performance in terms of time, cost, quality and health & safety
Oversee drawing revision process manage all corrective actions prior to client handover
Responsible for ensuring all handover documentation is completed and submitted Right First Time

Needs to Be

Detail oriented with a strong focus on quality
Able to communicate with people across multiple locations and at different levels
Able to identify and work with key stakeholders inside and outside of the business
Able to manage assigned tasks, tracking tasks to completion and reporting on progress
Strong communication skill