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Senior Design Manager
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Calling all Senior Design Managers with a passion for power networks!
We're partnering with a highly respected engineering solutions provider to find a Senior Design Manager with proven experience in electrical transmission and distribution (T&D). This is a key leadership role, supporting the design and delivery of high-voltage (HV) infrastructure across the UK, including projects for National Grid, SSEN and other major clients.
You'll be joining a technically capable and motivated team with a strong track record in delivering multi-disciplinary electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning.
Why Apply?
-Be at the forefront of the UK's energy transition and grid reinforcement efforts.
-Lead critical infrastructure projects in the electricity transmission and distribution sector.
-Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility and autonomy.
-Competitive salary: £65,000-£75,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead multi-disciplinary design teams on high-voltage transmission and distribution projects across the UK (typically 33kV-400kV).
-Oversee the full design lifecycle (FEED to closeout), ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and timely delivery to APM/PMP/PRINCE2 standards.
-Take on the role of Design Manager or Project Manager for both design-only and EPC/Design & Build contracts, especially those in regulated electricity markets.
-Ensure all deliverables comply with CDM 2015, NEC contracts, and utility-specific standards, including National Grid TP137, TP141, and ENA specifications.
-Provide technical governance and assurance, including Principal Designer responsibilities and LCDAE coordination where required.
-Engage with clients and stakeholders to support business development, write technical proposals, and shape project pipelines in the UK T&D market.
-Mentor engineering teams, contribute to talent development, and drive innovation within the T&D engineering space.
What We're Looking For:
-Degree-qualified engineer (Electrical or Power Engineering preferred) with 7+ years' experience in transmission and distribution design, particularly HV substations, overhead lines (OHL), and underground cable systems.
-Proven leadership in National Grid and DNO/TO projects, with strong understanding of TP137, impressed voltage, earthing, and temporary works requirements.
-Sound working knowledge of UK grid codes, design standards (NGESO, ENA, IEC), and safety regulations including NEBOSH/IOSH certifications.
-Track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and project risks in a highly regulated environment.
-Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic design leadership role in the fast-evolving power infrastructure landscape. If you're looking to shape the UK's energy future and work on technically rewarding projects - we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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