Senior Design Manager HV Substations

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK construction and infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their Energy Division. This role involves managing design aspects of tenders and live projects, particularly focusing on substations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil infrastructure and a relevant technical degree, along with experience in the Energy sector. The company offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to high-quality projects in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Mentoring programs

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition schemes

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant technical discipline.
• Membership of a professional institute or progressing towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Manage design aspects of tenders and live projects.
• Oversee preconstruction and early contractor involvement design activities.

Skills

Project Delivery

Tender Management

Design Management

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

BIM Experience

Education

Degree in Technical Discipline

HNC/HND in Relevant Field

Job description

Job Description

My client, a leading company in the UK construction and infrastructure industry, has an exciting opportunity within their Energy Division for an ambitious and talented Senior Design Manager working on Substation projects.

Following a period of significant success in securing projects within the Energy sector, they are looking to add an experienced professional to their dynamic and dedicated management team.

They seek individuals with a strong background in the main contracting market, who share their passion for delivering high-quality projects in a collaborative and hardworking environment.

The Role

As a Senior Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design aspects of tenders, preconstruction activities, and live projects.
• Overseeing preconstruction and early contractor involvement (ECI) design activities.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or HNC/HND in a relevant technical discipline.
• Membership of an industry-recognised professional institute (e.g., CIOB, ICE, IET) or be progressing toward chartered status.
• Experience in tenders, preconstruction, and project delivery within civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of the Energy and Power markets, particularly substations.

Required Experience:

• Preconstruction/tender design appointments.
• Experience in the Energy sector, particularly substations.
• Working knowledge of NEC 3/4 contracts and associated change mechanisms.
• Design consultant appointment and management of scope/programme.
• Design management processes and procedures.
• BIM experience (beneficial but not essential).

What’s in it for you?

My client offers a range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy additional days).
• Flexible and adaptable working arrangements.
• Family-friendly policies promoting work/life balance.
• Mentoring programs and continuous professional development support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition schemes and long-service awards.
• Car scheme and private medical insurance (where applicable).

About the Business

My client has extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation at the forefront of the UK Energy sector.