Senior Design Manager- Transmission & Distribution

Samuel Knight International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Glasgow to lead multi-disciplinary engineering design projects within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector. This strategic role requires extensive experience in power engineering and compliance with UK regulations, providing mentorship and managing complex projects while fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence.

Benefits

Supportive team culture with professional development

Clear leadership role with growth opportunities

Industry-leading international consultancy environment

High-profile design responsibility on major UK energy projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in power engineering design project delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Designer duties.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract family and UK construction legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex power T&D engineering design projects.
• Ensure adherence to UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Lead teams across the UK and international offices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Senior Design Manager – Transmission & Distribution (m/f/d)
Glasgow, UK | Permanent | Hybrid with UK/Global Collaboration

We are partnering with a global engineering consultancy that is scaling its UK operations within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering design projects and act as a key delivery interface between internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role suited for someone with deep design management expertise, experience in National Grid frameworks, and a strong understanding of UK safety and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex power T&D engineering design projects (FEED to closeout)

• Lead teams across the UK and international offices, aligning with project scope, budget, and programme

• Act as Project Manager or Design Manager depending on project structure (EPC, D&B, or design-only)

• Ensure adherence to all relevant UK Health & Safety, CDM 2015, and Environmental legislation

• Act as CDM Principal Designer and Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) where applicable

• Interface with clients, subcontractors, regulators, and other key stakeholders

• Implement best-practice project controls, risk management, and reporting frameworks

• Lead project and client meetings, resolve technical queries, and oversee change management

• Contribute to the development of project proposals, business development, and bid presentations

• Drive a 'Safety by Design' culture and technical excellence across all teams

• Provide mentoring and performance support to junior engineers and design staff

• Maintain compliance with internal Integrated Management Systems and design procedures

• Contribute to continuous improvement in tools, workflows, and quality delivery

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related T&D discipline

• Minimum 7 years' experience in power engineering design project delivery

• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Designer duties

• Strong understanding of NEC contract family and UK construction legislation

• Prior experience working on National Grid projects (with familiarity across TP106, TP137, TP141, TP153 etc.)

• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project

• Proven stakeholder management and leadership capability across complex multi-disciplinary projects

• UK-based with willingness to travel (up to 50%)

• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, or NVQ Level 3 H&S)

What’s on Offer

• Industry-leading international consultancy environment

• High-profile design responsibility on major UK energy projects

• Clear leadership role with future growth opportunities

• Supportive team culture with professional development and CPD opportunities

• Competitive package based on experience

Interested in shaping the UK’s transmission grid design strategy with a globally recognised firm? Apply now or contact us to find out more.