Senior Design Manager - Power Sector

First Task; Calderbank; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Design Manager specializing in substations, offering a salary up to £90,000 DOE and an attractive benefits package. This role involves managing design processes for significant projects in the energy sector, ensuring effective project delivery while overseeing design consultants and compliance under NEC3/NEC4 contracts. With an excellent career progression outlook, candidates with a background in the power sector are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Car/car allowance

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Holiday entitlements from day 1

Qualifications

• Experience in the power sector is essential.
• Proficient in managing design under NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to oversee design consultants and program management.

Skills

Pre-construction and tender design familiarity

Knowledge in energy sector and substations

Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Design consultant management

Understanding design management processes

BIM experience

Job description

Senior Design Manager - Substations - Up to £90,000 DOE + Package

First Tasks Professional are currently working alongside a business that is anticipating an extremely busy 5‑year period after recent successful tenders for frameworks in the power sector. They are looking to build a team in the Scottish market permanently due to this success – this will include a Senior Design Manager with previous experience in the Power sector.

What are they looking for?

• Familiarity with pre‑construction and tender design appointments
• Knowledge and experience in the energy sector, particularly with substations
• Proficient in working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts and managing associated change processes
• Skilled in appointing design consultants and overseeing scope and programme management
• Strong understanding of design management processes and procedures
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) is advantageous

Why join them?

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE
• Excellent runway of work over a 5‑year+ period
• Career progression due to a fresh project team being appointed for the framework
• Excellent package – generous bonus scheme, car/car allowance, healthcare & enhanced pension & holiday entitlements from day 1