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Design Manager - OHL

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70000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are delivering a once-in-a-generation £1bn+ Overhead Line (OHL) infrastructure project. This is not just a build; it is a critical component of the UK's transition to Net Zero. As the Design Manager, you will be the bridge between conceptual engineering and physical reality, overseeing a complex 6-year program from preliminary design through to commissioning and handover.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the Interface: Manage the design evolution between internal engineering teams, specialist consultants, and the client (SPT)
  • DCO & Planning: Navigate the complexities of Development Consent Orders (DCO), ensuring all design changes remain within the parameters of environmental and planning constraints
  • Value Engineering: Identify and implement efficiencies in tower spotting, foundation design, and material selection
  • Digital Excellence: Drive the BIM strategy (ISO 19650), ensuring the 'Digital Twin' of the project is as robust as the physical assets
  • Safety by Design: Ensure CDM 2015 regulations are at the heart of every decision

Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing the design phase of large-scale OHL projects (132kV, 275kV, or 400kV)
  • A track record on major infrastructure projects (£250m+)-you understand the governance and reporting rigor required at this level
  • You have the stamina for a long-term program. You enjoy seeing a project through from the first sketch to the final conductor stringing
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear commercial or environmental impacts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
What we offer:

Car allowance + bonus + package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 19, 2026

Expiration:
June 12, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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