Design Management Talent Community - Power

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks Design Managers and Senior Design Managers to contribute to the National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade. Responsibilities include leading design delivery on major power projects while ensuring compliance and safety. Candidates should have a degree in Civils or Electrical Engineering and expertise in the power transmission sector. This is a pivotal role in shaping the UK's energy future, offering dynamic opportunities across various locations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design from concept to completion.
• Power Transmission or Infrastructure sector expertise.
• Commitment to high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction design coordination and planning.
• Interface between commercial, construction, and design teams.
• Ensure design output is fully reviewed.

Skills

Design Management

Power Transmission

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civils, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Power Up Your Career – Join the Team Behind the Great Grid Upgrade

Do you have experience in Power Transmission or National Grid projects?

Are you passionate about exemplary Design Management?

Do you want to help shape one of the biggest, most iconic infrastructure programmes in the UK?

Then we want to hear from you.

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting Design Managers and Senior Design Managers from Civils & Geo or Electrical Engineering backgrounds to support major power infrastructure works as part of National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade – a once-in-a-generation initiative to rewire the nation and accelerate the UK's transition to net zero.

Our current opportunities are based across England and Wales, with key locations including project sites in Hertfordshire, Letchmore Heath Substation, and hub offices in Birmingham and Dartford.

TheOpportunity:

You'll lead the design delivery of a major power infrastructure project – playing a pivotal role from early-stage planning through to delivery. Working with client teams, technical experts, in-house design leads, and project delivery colleagues, you will help deliver design solutions that are robust, innovative and assured.

This is a chance to work at the heart of the UK's low-carbon energy future – on a programme that spans substations, overhead lines, and new grid connections.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading pre-construction design coordination and planning

• Acting as the interface between commercial, construction and design teams

• Driving technical excellence through robust design management processes

• Ensuring design output is fully reviewed for buildability, safety, compliance and maintainability

• Coordinating information flow across all project stages

• Promoting innovation and continuous improvement in design methodologies

• Contributing to a culture of collaboration and engineering excellence

What We're Looking For:

Experience managing design from concept to completion
A degree in Civils, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline
Power Transmission or Infrastructure sector expertise – or transferable skills from complex engineering projects
A problem-solving mindset and a commitment to high-quality delivery

Don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about energy infrastructure and design excellence, and have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Laing O'Rourke?

As a delivery partner on the Great Grid Upgrade, we're helping to modernise the UK's energy system for a sustainable future. With over 150 years of experience, we bring certainty, ambition and technical excellence to every project we deliver.

You'll be joining a team where innovation, collaboration and impact come together.

Inclusive Hiring:

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities. If you meet the essential criteria, we will offer an interview through our ‘Offer an Interview' scheme. If you need adjustments or an alternative format, please contact: [e-mail]

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