Design Manager (Electrical)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious clean energy infrastructure company is on the lookout for a Design Manager to lead the development of the UK's first multi-fuel, low-carbon fueling network for commercial vehicles. This role places you at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise in electrical design will help shape a cleaner logistics future. With a focus on delivering significant CO₂e savings and improving air quality, you'll manage a talented team and collaborate with various disciplines to optimize site layouts and ensure high-quality design outputs. Join a dynamic team committed to making a tangible impact on climate change and reshaping the freight landscape.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

5% Pension

Extended Maternity/Paternity Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Solid LV/HV design experience with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven track record in managing engineering teams and complex design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design process across RIBA stages 1–4.
• Manage and mentor a growing team of designers and oversee design collaborations.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Design Manager – Powering the Future of Sustainable Freight

Are you ready to lead the development of the UK’s first multi-fuel, low-carbon fueling network for commercial vehicles?

An ambitious and well-funded clean energy infrastructure company, fresh off a £100m funding round, is seeking a Design Manager with an electrical design background to join its mission to decarbonize UK road freight. Based in the Greater Leeds area, you will be at the heart of innovation, designing the blueprint for a cleaner, greener logistics future.

Why You’ll Want to Join:

The team is building a nationwide network of refueling and recharging stations for electricity, HVO, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen, serving vans and HGVs. This is your opportunity to shape projects that deliver over 90% CO₂e savings, improve air quality in UK cities, and help the country meet its Net Zero targets. The company values diversity, with approximately 50% women and 8 nationalities within a team of fewer than 30 employees. Compensation includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, 5% pension, extended maternity/paternity leave, private medical, dental, and life insurance. The senior leadership team prioritizes employee well-being and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the end-to-end electrical design process across RIBA stages 1–4, contributing actively during early-stage design
• Manage and mentor a growing in-house team of civil, CAD, and architectural designers
• Oversee design collaborations with M&E, architecture, structural engineering, ecology, and planning partners
• Optimize site layouts, drainage, buildings, and infrastructure to balance quality, cost, and future-readiness
• Collaborate with site sourcing, planning, construction, and technology teams to realize new sites
• Ensure high-quality, accurate design outputs for smooth construction phases

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with solid LV/HV design experience
• Proven experience delivering complex design projects and managing engineering teams
• Versatility across disciplines such as civil infrastructure, architecture, planning, or highways is advantageous
• Proficiency in tools like SketchUp, Revit, and Civil 3D
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a curious and collaborative mindset

You'll Thrive If You:

• Enjoy solving real-world infrastructure challenges
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment that encourages innovation
• Want your work to have a tangible impact on climate change and air quality

Join a team committed to reshaping the UK’s freight landscape—one future-ready site at a time.