Senior Design Manager

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Swynnerton, Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to oversee design management for energy projects across the nation. The ideal candidate will have a background in the Energy sector, particularly with substations, and possess strong leadership skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include leading the design process, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Competitive benefits include holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Qualifications

• Strong background in the Energy sector, ideally in substation projects.
• Proven experience in managing Early Contractor Involvement contracts.
• Experience with single stage tenders and preferred terms work procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from bid through to delivery.
• Develop a design strategy aligned with project objectives and sustainability targets.
• Oversee coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure compliance with RIBA stages and industry standards.
• Manage design reviews and interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Design management

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts

Experience in Energy sector

Bidding and winning work

Education

HND/HNC/degree

Membership in industry recognised institute (CIOB)

Job description

Ref 77877 Vacancy title Senior Design Manager Function(s) Design, Engineering Contract type Full time permanent Region National Location(s) Rugby/Swynnerton but to cover projects nationwide Description.

Senior Design Manager

Location: Rugby / Swynnerton – to cover projects Nationwide

Talented people are the key to our success

Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructure

Our Energy Business Unit are delivering the backbone of tomorrow’s energy grid. We’re strengthening our engineering capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK.

The Role:

A Senior Design Manager is required to expand our in-house Design Management capability for upcoming allocated projects. You will manage the design aspects of tenders and projects in progress.

We’re looking for an individual with a strong background in the Energy sector, ideally with specific experience in substation projects. You’ll bring a solid understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract, along with proven experience in the effective management of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts. Your ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams — including external design consultancies — will be key to ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process from bid through to delivery, ensuring appropriate resource, skills, and structure are in place.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with project objectives, commercial requirements, and sustainability targets.
• Oversee coordination of multidisciplinary design teams and ensure compliance with RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards.
• Ensure design outputs align with the project programme, cost plan, and defined specifications, maintaining control through regular reviews and updates.
• Manage design reviews, change control processes, and interface with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and statutory bodies.
• Maintain adherence to internal design management procedures and deliver continuous improvement and innovation throughout the design lifecycle.

The Candidate:

• HND/HNC/degree
• Member of an industry recognised professional institute for example CIOB
• Involvement with design strategy and approach
• Experience on both single stage tenders and preferred terms work procurement routes
• Experience on bidding and winning work

What's in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About our Energy business unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.