T&D Design Manager - Substations & HV Projects

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead UK & Ireland T&D design projects across substations, cables and protection systems. You will oversee lifecycle from concept to completion, coordinating discipline leads and directors while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-profile grid projects and supporting the UK National Grid Great Grid Partnership.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in electrical or power systems engineering (or equivalent).
• Transmission & Distribution/ renewables/ large infrastructure design experience including multi-disciplinary scope.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-discipline projects and meeting delivery requirements for UK & Ireland clients.
• Working experience with the National Grid & other TSO projects is advantageous.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills
• Chartered ship & LCDAE/CDAE certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee UK & Ireland engineering design projects, coordinating discipline leads, PMs and directors to assemble project teams.
• Act as Technical Project Manager for multi-disciplinary design projects across subs, cables, protection & control, civils, overhead lines, and environmental scopes.
• Involved in large programmes such as the Great Grid Partnership (GGP).
• Oversee lifecycle from concept to completion, aligned with best practices.
• Manage phases from concept to detailed design, cost estimation, and permitting.
• Ensure safety, environmental, sustainability and quality standards.
• Ensure submissions meet codes and client standards.
• Lead project and client meetings per processes.
• Provide regular updates on progress, costs, schedules, procurement, safety and design challenges.
• Manage projects/components: allocate resources, coordinate subcontractors, maintain design integrity, incorporate client feedback.
• Support proposals, lead presentations, and participate in negotiations.
• Foster 'Safety by Design' culture and stay updated on industry best practices.
• Represent AECOM professionally, upholding ethics.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance.
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy.
• Lead delivery and develop leading-edge technical skills.
• Perform internal reviews and QA of drawings and calculations.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost-efficiencies.
• Pursue new opportunities with defined scope, schedule, budget, exclusions.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical or power systems engineering degree

Chartered ship & LCDAE/CDAE certifications

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead UK & Ireland T&D design projects across substations, cables and protection systems. You will oversee lifecycle from concept to completion, coordinating discipline leads and directors while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-profile grid projects and supporting the UK National Grid Great Grid Partnership.