Design Manager

Overview

Lead design delivery for electrical power distribution, managing teams and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• design delivery
• workload planning
• safety targets
• partner relations
• team development
• cost forecast

Tasks

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

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• protection schemes
• iso standards
• cdm regulations
• design management
• people management

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

Up to £96,000 + car and benefits -Reward and recognition programme -“Recommend a friend” referral rewards -Access to thousands of retail discounts via our rewards portal -Matched or contributory pension scheme -Private healthcare and a healthcare cash plan for you and your family -Life assurance -Employee assistance programme -Company car and fuel card, with a selection of EV and hybrid options -Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -Cycle-to-work, salary-finance, and charitable giving schemes -24/7 online GP service -Salary sacrifice EV/hybrid car scheme or car allowance with fuel card for business use -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About Vallum Associates

-High-quality recruitment at fair prices. -Placement of candidates in energy, utilities, renewables, insurance, tech, and commodities. -Operates across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and APAC. -Builds dedicated teams for large-scale engineering and energy projects. -Forms long-term strategic partnerships, embedding consultants as extensions of client teams. -Combines recruitment with project consultancy, often assembling whole teams rather than filling single roles. -Assignments include senior insurance roles at Lloyd’s Market and specialist MEP/FP engineers on major builds.

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