Lead Design Manager – Energy Infrastructure

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Professional subscriptions

Chartered progression support

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams within its UK Energy business. You will oversee FEED and detailed design across energy infrastructure projects, ensuring technical robustness and commercial viability.

Working with clients and stakeholders, you will drive design delivery from concept to completion, mentor colleagues, and help grow our Energy team in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience within the Energy or Power sector.
• Proven experience managing the design of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from concept to completion.
• Oversee FEED and detailed design activities across various energy projects.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to integrate engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs are technically robust and commercially viable, aligned with project objectives.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the growth of Stantec's Energy business.

Skills

Project leadership

Energy sector experience

Multidisciplinary teams

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams within its UK Energy business. You will oversee FEED and detailed design across energy infrastructure projects, ensuring technical robustness and commercial viability.

Working with clients and stakeholders, you will drive design delivery from concept to completion, mentor colleagues, and help grow our Energy team in a collaborative, hybrid environment.