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Senior Design Manager - Transmission & Distribution

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  • Location: Glasgow, Woking
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 8 hours ago

  • Sector: Transmission and Distribution
  • Contact: Thunga Banda
  • Contact Email: thunga.banda@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
  • Start Date: 21 January 2026
  • Expiry Date: 20 February 2026
  • Job Ref: V-340890
Senior Design Manager
The Senior Design Manager will provide delivery leadership of engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. Lead engineering design work across the UK business, working closely with the Engineering Director to assemble suitable project teams from across our global offices, as required. Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects.

Responsible for performance of assigned projects, including but not limited to:
  • Safety, health, environmental management, sustainability, and quality
  • Profit and loss
  • Risk management
  • Adequate and appropriate resourcing
  • Program and completion of projects within specified dates
  • Establishing and maintaining professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders
  • Internal legal and financial co-ordination
  • Contract management and administration
  • Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements
  • Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective inter-disciplinary design co-ordination and collaboration.
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
  • Report regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
  • Plan and lead project and client meetings, as required.
  • Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.
  • Where appropriate and required, act as the Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE), as defined by National Grid’s TP137 procedure, or equivalent role as defined by other clients.
  • Support the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management.
  • Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
  • Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
  • Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
  • Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
  • Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
  • Support or lead portions of department meetings; organise and lead section meetings.
  • Interpret and establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organization.
  • Assist in determining departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
  • Support and assist in the development of the UK business plan.
  • Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
  • Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the electricity transmission & distribution sector, from an accredited institution and 7 years of engineering design services experience Required
  • Advanced knowledge of project management and engineering design management best practices, with strong ability to implement this knowledge.
  • Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
  • Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.
  • Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, and experience of discharging all required duties of the CDM Principal Designer representative.
  • Strong contract management skills and understanding of NEC family of contracts.
  • Experience of working in a design management role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects in the UK.
  • Good knowledge of National Grid’s procedures: TP106, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP182, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP241.
  • Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage. Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards.
  • IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with clients and employees.
  • Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients.
  • Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
  • Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3+ in H&S related subject) Required


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