Design Management Leader — Power Transmission & Projects

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited

Horsham, Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical Cover

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Career development pathway

Chartership support

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited is seeking a Head of Design Management to lead UK design management for power transmission projects. You will oversee a team, ensure governance, and align with NEC3/NEC4 contracts while driving client satisfaction and commercial performance.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer or equivalent, extensive UK T&D experience, and strong leadership capabilities. Hybrid working across UK offices is supported, with a focus on sustainable, safe design delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to Electricity Transmission & Distribution.
10+ years of engineering design and design management experience within the UK power transmission and distribution industry.
Proven track record in direct line management, leadership, resource planning, and capability development of engineering or project management personnel.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant institution (IET, ICE, or equivalent) or APM Registered Project Professional (RPP) status.
Extensive experience with transmission & distribution projects and deep familiarity with National Grid & SSE procedures & policies.
Thorough working knowledge of current CDM Regulations 2015, with demonstrated experience fulfilling or overseeing the CDM Principal Designer role.
Strong contract management expertise, particularly with the NEC family of contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Master’s degree in engineering or project management.
Desirable Formal leadership / management qualifications (e.g., CMI or ILM Level 5/7).
Desirable Active engagement with sustainable design standards (e.g., PAS 2080).
Desirable Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH National General/Construction Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or NVQ Level 3/5 in H&S).

Responsibilities

Lead, line-manage, recruit, and mentor a team of Design Managers, taking full accountability for team performance, pastoral care, and career progression.
Establish clear capability development pathways, converting technical engineering talent into commercially astute, client-facing Design Managers.
Conduct performance appraisals, identify training needs, and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture aligned with United Infrastructure’s strategic goals.
Drive workload forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation across the Design Management team to maintain balanced utilization and project coverage.
Provide overarching design management and technical governance for projects from concept to closeout, ensuring alignment with best practices across FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, and construction support.
Serve as the senior escalation point for design delivery on high-risk or strategic projects, ensuring compliance with processes and procedures.
Coordinate with engineering discipline department heads to secure competent staff and enforce inter-disciplinary coordination.
Champion a proactive "Safety by Design" culture and ensure compliance with UK H&S, Environmental, and Waste Management legislation.
Oversee technical, operational, and commercial risk management, including contract management and change control.
Establish and nurture relationships with key clients and stakeholders; support business development and technical proposals.