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Senior Design Manager - Electrical - Substations

Laing O'Rourke

Letchmore Heath

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GBP 60,000 - 90,000

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Job summary

Join a leading construction and engineering company as a Senior Design Manager in Electrical Substations, where you will lead a critical project supporting the UK's energy infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and leverage innovative design practices to achieve project excellence during both pre-construction and delivery phases.

Benefits

Cutting-edge digital tools

Strong technical networks

Leadership growth support

Qualifications

Extensive design experience on substation projects.
Deep understanding of design optimisation and regulatory compliance.
Ability to lead with confidence and clarity.

Responsibilities

Lead design management from pre-construction through delivery.
Interface with National Grid and other stakeholders.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.

Skills

Design management

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer

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We're hiring: Senior Design Manager – Power Sector (Substations)

Initially based from London King's Cross | Moving to site at Letchmore Heath, Elstree

We're hiring: Senior Design Manager – Power Sector (Substations)

Initially based from London King's Cross | Moving to site at Letchmore Heath, Elstree

Are you ready to take the lead on a technically complex, high-profile infrastructure project in the power sector? We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our team and drive design excellence on the Letchmore Heath Substation project.

As part of Laing O'Rourke's commitment to delivering the UK's energy infrastructure, you'll play a pivotal role during both the pre-construction and delivery phases. You'll lead the design process for a major substation development, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, specialist designers, and our operational teams to ensure we deliver a solution that is safe, compliant, innovative, and buildable.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead design management from pre-construction through delivery.
Interface with National Grid, design partners, and our site teams to shape a technically assured, value-driven design.
Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring timely outputs aligned with programme, quality, and compliance.
Embed Laing O'Rourke's Strategy for Design and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

A chartered Electrical Engineer with significant design experience.
A strong track record on substation projects.
Deep understanding of design optimisation, risk management, digital delivery, and statutory/regulatory compliance.
Someone who leads with confidence, collaborates effectively, and brings clarity in complexity.

Why join us?

This is your chance to shape a landmark project in the UK's Net Zero transition. You'll work with cutting-edge digital tools, benefit from strong technical networks, and have the support to continue growing your leadership impact within the business.

We value diversity.

At Laing O'Rourke, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Construction and Engineering Services

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