Head of Design - Construction in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction consultancy seeks a Head of Design / Design Lead to establish and grow its design business. Responsibilities include leading a power design project, mentoring a design team, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have extensive construction experience, particularly in electrical design. The role offers a negotiable package including a car allowance and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare for you and your family

Above market pension contribution

Opportunity for partnership

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with extensive experience in construction.
• Proven track record in leading design teams and delivering major projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of the power design project.
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary design team.
• Shape and implement design strategy and technical standards.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Experience in electrical design for buildings or infrastructure

Leading design teams

Technical knowledge of building power systems

Job description

Job Description

Head of Design / Design Lead (Construction)

Location: UK-based

About Us

Oxivity Consulting is a specialist construction consultancy established four years ago, built on a foundation of technical excellence and trusted client partnerships. Our leadership team spans Project Management and Cost Management disciplines, delivering major public sector and infrastructure projects across the UK.

With a strong platform of established clients and a reputation for rigorous delivery, we are now expanding our capability into the Design space - a strategic next step in our growth plan.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Design / Design Lead to establish and grow Oxivity Consulting's design business. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new business arm with immediate, high-profile project engagement.

Our first major design commission is the design and integration of power systems for buildings - ensuring adequate and efficient distribution of power to each floor and workspace. This project will commence with a remote team of approximately 3–5 professionals, which the successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, leading, and developing.

Beyond this commission, the role will focus on diversifying Oxivity Consulting's design offering - expanding into multidisciplinary design delivery across Infrastructure and Real Estate and securing long-term project streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of the power design project.
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary design team.
• Shape and implement Oxivity Consulting's design strategy and technical standards.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to expand design capabilities across sectors.
• Support business development initiatives and bid processes for future design commissions.

About You

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with extensive experience in construction - ideally electrical design for buildings or infrastructure.
• Proven track record in leading design teams and delivering major design projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building power systems, compliance standards, and integration within wider design teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to grow a new service line from inception.
• Collaborative, client-focused and commercially astute.

Why Join Oxivity Consulting?

• Join a growing, forward-thinking consultancy with a clear strategic direction.
• Play a defining role in establishing Oxivity Consulting's design capability.
• Opportunity to lead a live project with a major UK client from day one.
• Flexible, remote-first working culture with close leadership collaboration.

Package

• Package negotiable based on experience. Package will include £6.5k car allowance, healthcare for you and your direct family, above market pension contribution and opportunity for partnership based on achieving growth targets.

Recruitment Process

1) The window for applications on LinkedIn will close Friday 24th October.

2) A teams call will be arranged with the successful candidates for W/C 27th October.

3) Those that progress to Stage 3 will be invited to a formal interview in our Birmingham office.

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