Design Delivery Manager

Job Title: Design Delivery Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Liverpool City Centre Office (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

Qair is a leading independent renewable energy company. Our 730+ employees operate over 1 GW of assets in the 20 countries where we are present and are developing a portfolio of more than 30 GW.
We are committed to investing in sustainable energy solutions that benefit the planet and its future.

About the Role:

The Design Delivery Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering the design aspects of electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, technical, and safety standards at all stages of the design lifecycle. This leadership position bridges the gap between Qair and DNOs expectations, design consultants, project teams, and delivery partners, with a particular focus on high-voltage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery and review of design packages, ensuring technical assurance and

compliance with DNOs, TOs, NESO and project-specific requirements.

• Serve as the main technical authority for electrical engineering issues and interface management

between NESO, DNOs, and design/delivery teams.

• Oversee design submissions approval, technical documentation, and quality assurance processes.

• Facilitate collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and between internal and external

stakeholders.

• Drive compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and promote a culture of

continuous improvement.

• Proactively manage risks, change, interfaces, and ensure design solutions are buildable, operable,

and maintainable.

• Support project delivery teams in programme development, performance monitoring, and

resolution of technical issues.

Qualifications and Training:

• Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent in Electrical or Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related

field.

• Significant experience in Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems, grid connections, and working with DNOs

or Transmission Operators.

• Familiarity with design standards (e.g., Grid Code, NGTS, G99/G100), protection and control

systems, and industry-specific compliance requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum three years of experience

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills, with proven experience managing design

delivery on complex, multi-site projects.

• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental requirements in the energy sector.

• Salary competitive
• Must have Right to Work in UK
• Must be able to commute to Liverpool Office
• Hybrid working
• 35 hours per week