Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager (Electrical Power Distribution)

Location: South East England (hybrid)

Up to £96,000 + car and benefits

• Leading design delivery across both internal and external teams
• Setting and managing safety, commercial, and operational targets
• Taking ownership of the commercial performance of design projects
• Monitoring progress against internal objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key partners
• Supporting, developing, and growing your design team to meet evolving project needs
• Planning workloads to align with customer and project requirements
• Preparing detailed design programmes and cost forecasts

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading teams within engineering, utilities, or distribution network environments
• Strong people-management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional experience)
• Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of the Designer
• Knowledge of protection and control schemes for 11kV–132kV networks
• Confidence in design management and commercial decision-making
• Bonus: experience working within an alliance or joint-venture environment

What We Offer

A range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, including:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to thousands of retail discounts via our rewards portal
• Life assurance
• Cycle-to-work, salary-finance, and charitable giving schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition programme

Additional Benefits for This Role

• Company car and fuel card, with a selection of EV and hybrid options
• Salary sacrifice EV/hybrid car scheme or car allowance with fuel card for business use
• Private healthcare and a healthcare cash plan for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• “Recommend a friend” referral rewards

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury St Edmunds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English