Senior Design Manager

Job description

Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Glasgow, Scotland – Hybrid Working

Client:

Our client is a global leading firm in integrated design-build and EPC solutions for critical infrastructure, primarily serving power, oil & gas, industrial, water, and transportation sector.

Due to an increase in project pipeline, they are now hiring for a Senior Design Manager that will provide delivery leadership of engineering design projects within the power transmission & distribution sector.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Maintain project compliance to applicable the company and client design management processes and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide strong but supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs.
• Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business
• Technical leader in design management and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Support and assist in the development of the UK business plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.
• Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Capability to coach and develop the team.
• 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

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