Design Manager

Overview

Lead BESS design projects, manage multidisciplinary team, ensure safety & client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• team management
• client relations
• bess design
• cdm compliance
• electrical design
• technical delivery

Tasks

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for performance across health & safety, project delivery, and customer satisfaction—while shaping a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. -Manage and grow a diverse, multidisciplinary team, setting culture and strategic direction. -Build strong client relationships and exceed expectations through exceptional service. -Shape and implement people strategies, including recruitment, development, and retention. -Oversee project health and safety, financial performance, and quality assurance. -Lead the delivery of BESS design projects from concept through to completion. -Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 responsibilities as Principal Designer and Designer. -Lead design for new electrical connections (contestable and non-contestable works). -Manage technical delivery across voltage levels from LV up to 400kV, in both transmission and DNO environments.

Requirements

• chartered
• leadership
• civil design
• electrical design
• project management
• tender management

What You Bring

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our growing programme of BESS projects. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, integrating multi-disciplinary teams from across global regions and working closely with clients to deliver future-focused, environmentally-conscious solutions. -Chartered Engineer (or equivalent status). -Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary design teams. -Strong background in both civil and electrical design within a design & build environment. -Skilled in project management and delivering major infrastructure projects. -Extensive experience in electrical network design across all voltage levels (LV to 400kV). -Degree-qualified in engineering or a relevant science discipline. -Capable of managing tenders for large, complex projects.

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Benefits

-Flexible benefits package including lifestyle, financial, health, and wellbeing support -Competitive salary with performance-based reviews -Tailored progression plans and professional development -Opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition -Extensive training and leadership development

About Linear Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 in Sheffield, they grew steadily with new offices in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Milton Keynes, London and Birmingham. -Privately owned until converting to an Employee Ownership Trust in 2022, handing control to its long-serving staff. -Specialises in recruiting across sectors such as rail upgrades, power and utility projects, highways works and industrial engineering. -Handles both blue‑ and white‑collar roles—from site labourers to project managers—on contract, temp and permanent bases. -ISO 9001 and RISQS accredited, the firm often supports large‑scale public civil engineering and infrastructure initiatives. -Their narrative shines through longstanding client and candidate relationships rooted in transparent, people-first partnerships.

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