Job Description:

Design Manager

Our client, a prominent leader in the transmission and distribution sector, is seeking a Design Manager to join their dynamic team. This permanent role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the UK's power network.

• Undertake the statutory role of CDM Principal Designer for HV and EHV projects, ensuring compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Lead and coordinate the project design phase, managing multidisciplinary design teams, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and review of technical specifications and design deliverables for substation upgrades and new-build projects from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
• Ensure that design solutions are technically robust, buildable, maintainable, and aligned with project requirements.
• Manage the design risk process, facilitating the identification, assessment, elimination, reduction, and communication of risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and challenge designs to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, client specifications, and industry best practices.
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate pre-construction information and support the development of the Health and Safety File in accordance with CDM requirements.
• Chair and facilitate design review meetings, hazard workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions to resolve design issues.

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, with significant experience in the design and delivery of HV and EHV infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience undertaking the role of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations, with a comprehensive understanding of design risk management.
• Demonstrable experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams through all stages of the project design lifecycle.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV and EHV substations, including AIS and GIS installations from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
• Experience with substation plant specifications, protection and control systems, cable systems, and associated equipment.
• Ability to review, challenge, and assure designs produced by internal teams, third parties, and suppliers to ensure compliance with various requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate project teams.

• Opportunity to work on landmark projects in the transmission and distribution sector.
• Access to global expertise and a wide network of professionals.
• A supportive culture that encourages innovation and new ideas.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

If you are an experienced Design Manager with expertise in overhead lines, transmission, and a passion for delivering safe and reliable infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply now to further your career with our client's esteemed team.