Design Manager - Substation Projects

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