Design & Engineering Delivery Manager

VGC; City Of London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A key client in the construction and infrastructure industry is looking for a Design and Engineering Delivery Manager to oversee their UK Transmission & Distribution business and design team in Sri Lanka. This role involves leading strategic direction and governance in substation design. The position offers a generous salary, bonuses, and relocation support including accommodation and private schooling for families, enhancing career opportunities in the energy sector.

Benefits

Relocation support

Private medical cover

Annual flights back to UK

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Substation design, particularly in Protection & Control Systems.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate high performing global teams.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the design and engineering function.
• Lead and develop a high performing business unit.
• Take ownership of design governance.

Skills

Substation design

Protection & Control System design

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering disciplines

Job description

Overview

VGC Group are proud to be supporting a key client, a leading name in the global construction and infrastructure industry. We have an exciting relocation opportunity available for this client, as we appoint a Design and Engineering Delivery Manager to act as a key link between their UK Transmission & Distribution business, and their Design and Engineering team in Sri Lanka. This role is based in Sri Lanka.

This is a vital role as our client look to grow their offering to the UK Energy sector. As such my client are looking for an experienced Design/Engineering Manager, with a strong background in Substation design, particularly Protection & Control System design, throughout the UK, who is open to a move to Sri Lanka to head up their design and engineering team.

Relocation & Benefits

• Relocation opportunity to Sri Lanka - support with relocation, accommodation and fast track visa provided.
• Generous salary, plus 10% bonus, 25% overseas allowance.
• Pension, private medical cover for you and your family, car with driver and private schooling for family provided.
• Annual flights back to UK provided.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the design and engineering function of the business in line with business goals, working with the General Manager.
• Lead and develop a high performing business unit.
• Take ownership of design governance.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Act as the key link between the business in the UK and Sri Lanka.

Qualifications

• Strong background and experience in Substation design, ideally Protection & Control Systems.
• Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate high performing teams, globally.