Design Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK utility infrastructure contractor is seeking a Design Manager to oversee electrical substation design projects up to 132kV. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. This position offers hybrid working and a salary of up to £90,000 plus benefits. Candidates should have strong experience in electrical design management and the ability to drive safe and buildable design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical design leader with a background in substation design.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design management process for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure project quality.
• Manage subcontractor design packages and approvals.

Skills

Experience in electrical design management

Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of design assurance

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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