Design Manager - Power

Bakerhicks

The Role

Overview

Lead design delivery for HV power infrastructure project

Key Responsibilities

  • document control
  • design review
  • change management
  • design coordination
  • technical accuracy
  • contractual compliance

Tasks

As Design Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the project team, working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, and Construction Manager. You’ll spearhead the coordination of design delivery, ensuring technical accuracy, contractual compliance, and timely execution. -Oversee document control, design reviews, and change management. -Support risk management, financial input, and project governance. -Lead design programme judgement and progress tracking. -Represent BakerHicks in client meetings and promote Perfect Delivery. -Coordinate and manage design output to ensure technical accuracy and contractual compliance. -Manage communication flow between BakerHicks and the client. -Guide the team in delivering safe, efficient, and buildable solutions.

Requirements

  • hv power
  • bim
  • project management
  • team management
  • engineering qualification
  • stakeholder engagement

What You Bring

This role isn’t just about delivery—it’s about shaping how we deliver. You’ll have the opportunity to influence innovation across sustainability, BIM, geospatial integration, and digital design workflows. We’re looking for someone who can question the status quo and drive smarter solutions. -Ability to manage teams and manage complex technical programmes. -Strong management and project management skills. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. -Experience in HV Power design and design management. -Recognised engineering qualification.

Benefits

At BakerHicks, we don’t just offer a role—we offer a career path. Whether you want to deepen your expertise in HV Power engineering or explore opportunities across other business units, we actively encourage internal mobility and cross-functional growth. Your development is part of our strategy. -Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) -Employee assistance -Life assurance scheme -Flexible working -Company car or cash allowance -25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave -Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

The Company

About Bakerhicks

-Specialises in aviation, defence, life‑sciences, manufacturing, nuclear, power, rail, infrastructure and process facilities. -Typical projects span from major hospitals and complex train stations to high‑containment laboratories and cable tunnels. -Known for tackling intricate challenges—like designing Europe’s ambitious tunnelling schemes and airport infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Defence

Life Sciences

Manufacturing

Nuclear

Power

Public

Rail

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Building Services

Specialist High Voltage

Process Engineering

Project Management

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