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A Senior Design Manager is required to expand our in-house Design Management capability for upcoming allocated projects. You will manage the design aspects of tenders and projects in progress. We’re delivering the backbone of tomorrow’s energy grid. We’re strengthening our engineering capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage the design process from bid through to delivery, ensuring appropriate resource, skills, and structure are in place
Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with project objectives, commercial requirements, and sustainability targets
Oversee coordination of multidisciplinary design teams and ensure compliance with RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards
Ensure design outputs align with the project programme, cost plan, and defined specifications, maintaining control through regular reviews and updates
Manage design reviews, change control processes, and interface with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and statutory bodies
Maintain adherence to internal design management procedures and deliver continuous improvement and innovation throughout the design lifecycle
Requirements:
HND/HNC/degree
Member of an industry recognised professional institute for example CIOB
Involvement with design strategy and approach
Experience on both single stage tenders and preferred terms work procurement routes
Experience on bidding and winning work
Strong background in the Energy sector, ideally with specific experience in substation projects
Solid understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract
Proven experience in the effective management of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts
Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams — including external design consultancies
What we offer:
Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in our share-save scheme
discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
a support and advice service for colleagues and their families