Design Delivery Lead – Power & Renewables Projects

OCU; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to join our expanding Design function in Borehamwood. You will lead design delivery across multidisciplinary power and renewable energy projects in the UK, coordinating with Design, Engineering, Construction and Pre-Construction teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery and highest standards.

The role requires a degree in engineering and a strong background in design engineering and design management, with the ability to chair meetings, manage

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant experience across both Design Engineering and Design Management in the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.
• Proven experience as Project Engineer or Design Manager on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of HV/MV cable systems, installation design, and substation design at DNO/Transmission Operator level.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015, including Principal Contractor/Designer responsibilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to challenge practices and drive innovation.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works, and civil engineering best practices.
• Ability to chair meetings, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and manage priorities.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage design deliverables and activities across large multidisciplinary power and renewable energy projects.
• Develop and maintain design programmes and work breakdown structures throughout lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with client design management and delivery processes and industry standards.
• Act as primary contact for design-related matters between clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Forecast and coordinate design, surveying, and digital engineering resources across projects.
• Champion Safety by Design and sustainability initiatives in project delivery.
• Support development of tender submissions, design scopes, and execution plans during pre-construction.
• Coordinate temporary works and construction design with project teams.
• Lead design review meetings and workshops with stakeholders.

Skills

Design Engineering

Design Management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

HV/MV knowledge

CDM 2015 knowledge

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

OCU is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to join our expanding Design function in Borehamwood. You will lead design delivery across multidisciplinary power and renewable energy projects in the UK, coordinating with Design, Engineering, Construction and Pre-Construction teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery and highest standards.

The role requires a degree in engineering and a strong background in design engineering and design management, with the ability to chair meetings, manage