Design Manager

BP Energy
GB - United Kingdom -
May 11, 2025

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Retail Group

We are looking for a Design Manager to join our Mobility and Convenience Construction team. You will be responsible for leading and leading all aspects of the technical design of M&C UK's construction projects. This includes leading the design team and the delivery of activities and processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a construction project can be developed from.

The role requires a good understanding of current design technology trends and the ability to implement them into new projects.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract based in our Milton Keynes office 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coach a team of designers, providing mentorship, feedback and support
Foster relationships with business partners and suppliers, including architects.
Aspire to eliminate safety risks in design.
Oversee the development of design guides and drawings, working closely with others in the construction team and across the business as appropriate.
Ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget.
Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and regulations as well as internal brand guidelines and product strategies.
Stay updated with the latest design trends and technology developments and propose recommendations to implement these into the organisation's design strategies.
Develop and maintain design standards, procedures and design documentation.
Perform regular peer reviews and quality sampling of designs and documentation.

Key Skills:

Bachelor's degree in design, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Project management experience (qualifications/certifications preferred)
Experience in a design leadership role.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyse and solve complex design problems
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and a strong eye for design.
Proficient in design software.

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Partner relationship management, Retail standards and procedures, Retail territory development, Retail training skills, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding, Site maintenance management {+ 4 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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