Senior Design Manager

CompanyPeople Group

LocationGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Research and development (r&d) managers

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£54,400 (£27.90 per hour)

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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