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Design Manager (Electrical/Civil) - Substation Projects
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £100,000
Our client is a fast-growing utility group who provide engineering services to the energy transition and utilities sector. They deliver renewable energy grid connection, battery storage, distribution network and utility construction projects across the UK.
The group are currently expanding their teams to deliver the increase in work from frameworks and growing customers in the electricity grid sector. We are supporting them to identify an experienced Design Manager to help design and develop substation infrastructure in the UK.
In this role, you will lead a design team in delivering critical substation infrastructure (11-132kV) for the regulated DNO market. You'll bring your electrical or civil engineering expertise to manage projects from concept to completion.
Key responsibilities:
Direct a talented team of 10 electrical designers and technicians
Lead design works from initial development through construction
Coordinate preparation of detailed design packages
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards
Manage sub-consultants for specialized work packages
Lead Principal Design matters in line with CDM 2015
Conduct feasibility studies and site investigations
Provide expert technical advice to stakeholders
Prioritize workloads and optimize resource allocation
Develop accurate quotations for design and feasibility work
Manage project budgets and track financial performance
Support construction teams with rapid technical response
Champion safety-by-design principles
Stay current with regulatory changes in the sector
The ideal person:
* BSc or MSc degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or a engineering field.
* Proven experience designing infrastructure projects from a civil or electrical engineering design
* Technical expertise in substation design
* Commercial awareness and budget management skills
* Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it)
* Strong collaboration and communication abilities
* Team leadership capabilities
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the fastest growing utility groups in the UK, where career progression and existing projects are available.
If this sounds like it could be your next challenge, please apply and contact Curtis Thompson or Anusha Gopalan for more information
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