Remote Head of Electrical Design – Power Networks LV132kV

PT Renewables ?; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Renewables is seeking a Design Manager for Electrical Power Networks (LV to 132kV) to lead and grow the in-house design function. You’ll manage a team of electrical engineers, civil engineers and CAD technicians, own the department P&L, and drive design quality across projects with responsibility for NERS accreditation and IMS evolution.

The role blends technical leadership with commercial accountability and client-facing influence, including building an earthing design capability from

Qualifications

• Substantial experience designing electrical power networks, ideally including contestable connection work.
• Comfort across the technical range from LV distribution through HV and up to 132kV.
• Genuine understanding of DNO/IDNO standards, NERS accreditation, CDM regulations and the wider regulatory framework.
• Leadership experience or clear readiness to step up into a team management role.
• Commercial awareness, P&L accountability isn't going to be new to you, or it's a step you're actively looking to take.

Responsibilities

• Leading and growing the electrical design team, including recruitment, technical development and workflow prioritisation
• Owning the design department P&L, financial reporting to the MD, and profitability tracking across projects
• Maintaining and evolving NERS accreditation and the wider Internal Management System
• Setting design quality KPIs including first-time DNO acceptance rates
• Supporting the MD with business development, new client engagement and repeat business
• Building out a standalone earthing design capability from the ground up
• Still doing hands-on technical work where it matters, designs from LV to 132kV

Job description

PT Renewables is seeking a Design Manager for Electrical Power Networks (LV to 132kV) to lead and grow the in-house design function. You’ll manage a team of electrical engineers, civil engineers and CAD technicians, own the department P&L, and drive design quality across projects with responsibility for NERS accreditation and IMS evolution.

The role blends technical leadership with commercial accountability and client-facing influence, including building an earthing design capability from