Design Manager

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK utility infrastructure contractor is seeking a Design Manager to oversee electrical substation designs. The successful candidate will lead the design management process, coordinating with engineering teams to deliver safe and innovative solutions. With a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and ensuring project compliance, this role offers competitive salary and hybrid working options. Ideal for experienced leaders in electrical design management looking to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical design leader with a track record in managing electrical designs.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering teams for project delivery.
• Expertise in overseeing subcontractor design packages and technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design management process across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to meet project standards.
• Oversee subcontractor design packages and manage approvals.

Skills

Electrical design management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Design assurance

Client interfacing

Job description

Job Description

Design Manager (Substations – Distribution)

Location: Hertfordshire (hybrid working)

Salary: up to £90,000 (+ benefits)

Position: Permanent

Turner Lovell are partnering with a leading UK utility infrastructure contractor seeking a Design Manager to lead multi-project electrical substation design delivery across DNO / ICP frameworks (primarily up to 132kV, with occasional interface to transmission).

This role will suit an experienced electrical design leader who thrives on managing and interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, driving design assurance, and ensuring safe, sustainable, and buildable design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design management process from concept through to handover across multiple projects
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee subcontractor design packages and manage technical reviews and approvals.
• Interface with clients, design consultants, and construction teams to develop safe, compliant, and innovative design solutions.
• Provide guidance on buildability and design integration to both design and construction teams.
• Support tender development by ensuring accurate evaluation of design scope, budgets, programmes, and risks.
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