Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting renewable and power projects, shaping your career in a supportive environment. You will collaborate with leading clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing the design and implementation of complex infrastructure projects. If you have a background in Civil or Electrical Engineering and are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Support for academic growth

Caring company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil or electrical engineering design.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary design teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Plan, design, and implement substation-based engineering projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design Software

Job description

Job Description

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

About the job

Are you looking for a career where you can develop and grow? Perhaps you are ready for the next step? A real chance to define your career the way you want?

With previous technical experience as either an Electrical or Civil Engineer, the Design Manager will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will manage the successful planning, design, and implementation of various substation-based engineering projects, predominantly within the regulated DNO market at voltages between 11-132kV.

Why should you consider this role?

• Opportunity to drive and shape your career the way you see fit
• Opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of renewable/power projects
• Work with a company that will support your academic growth
• Caring and supportive company culture

Experience you need to be considered

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
• Proven experience in civil or electrical engineering design, with a focus on infrastructure projects
• Design and project management experience
• Proficiency in relevant design software and tools

As a person, we would love it if:

• Technical expertise: In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering practices and their application in multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive in addressing challenges and providing innovative solutions
• Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals

What happens next?

If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits, and more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a simple interview process:

1. Video call with our hiring manager — an opportunity for mutual understanding.
2. An in-person meeting to see where you will be working.

That's it! Your bright future with us begins.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the fair treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, disability, maternity, or belief, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.