At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design activities for a major HV substation project and ensure technical excellence.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the energy sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, long-term contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on high-profile projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in design management, especially in HV substation projects.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Carlisle
Rate: Circa £400 per day
Contract: 36 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Working pattern: Minimum three days per week on site
We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to take responsibility for the end-to-end coordination and assurance of design activities on a major HV substation project. You will manage the design programme, oversee technical assurance and coordinate design interfaces across project management, engineering, planning, commercial and construction teams.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and monitor the project design programme
- Coordinate design activities with planning, procurement and construction
- Ensure designs meet client specifications, National Grid standards and CDM requirements
- Manage technical assurance submissions, hold-point reviews and gateway approvals
- Lead multidisciplinary design reviews
- Manage RFIs, technical queries and design communications
- Maintain design change registers and support NEC change-control processes
- Identify the cost, programme and risk implications of design changes
- Manage design risks across temporary and permanent works
- Support buildability, tender and pre-construction activities
Essential experience
- At least eight years experience in design management or a closely related role
- Strong experience delivering HV substation projects
- Familiarity with National Grid standards, processes and assurance requirements
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
- Knowledge of NEC change-control processes, including early warnings and compensation events
- Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills
- Able to work on site in Carlisle at least three days per week
- A relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification would be advantageous.
Design Manager HV Substation Project in Royal Leamington Spa employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Lynx Employment Services Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a hybrid working model in Northampton, employees benefit from flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the public sector. The company prioritises employee development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within a dynamic legal environment.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
