Design Manager
Posted 7 days ago by People Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HV Electrical Design Manager role focuses on managing the design of National Grid substations ranging from 132kV to 400kV. The position requires a blend of site, office, and home working, emphasizing collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates must have significant experience in electrical design management, particularly within National Grid projects. The role is part of a framework partnership with multiple ongoing and upcoming projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate briefing and design activities during pre-construction
- Oversee the design process through all stages, ensuring buildability, safety, and compliance
- Manage consultants and ensure efficient information and change control
- Promote innovation in design, construction methods, and digital adoption
Key Skills:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar technical background)
- Around 10 years' experience managing design on major infrastructure or building services projects
- Broad sector experience and a collaborative mindset
- International experience and DfMA exposure would be a plus
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
HV Electrical Design Manager (National Grid Substations, 130kV+)
Negotiable Day Rate
IR35 Assessment to be run
Please note, you will be working between site, the office and home. These roles will not be fully remote.
Day rate will depend on skills, experience and accrued costs of travel / lodging (if necessary) along with your payment type.
National Grid’s “Great Grid Partnership” is producing a wealth of opportunities for Chartered Electrical Engineers with experience on National Grid substation projects. We are working with a framework partner who have two live projects, with another eight in the pipeline.
We need HV Electrical Design Managers with experience of designing National Grid substations projects, from £132kV to 400kV. This role would suit Design Managers who have worked for principal contractors on National Grid jobs, the Original Equipment Manufacturers, or the end client. Without National Grid experience, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
You will need:
- Lead and coordinate briefing and design activities during pre-construction
- Oversee the design process through all stages, ensuring buildability, safety, and compliance
- Manage consultants and ensure efficient information and change control
- Promote innovation in design, construction methods, and digital adoption
We are looking for:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar technical background)
- Around 10 years' experience managing design on major infrastructure or building services projects
- Broad sector experience and a collaborative mindset
- International experience and DfMA exposure would be a plus