Design manager

Job Title: Design Manager Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits: * EMI Share Scheme (following probation) * 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays * Pension Scheme * Volunteering Days * Flexible Working Hours * Early Finish Friday (1:30pm) * Genuine Career Progression The Company: Our client is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy business delivering commercial solar solutions across the UK. With over a decade of success and a reputation built on quality, innovation and ethical business practices, they are entering an exciting growth phase and expanding both their team and facilities. Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to lead and develop a growing engineering team within a thriving renewable energy business. This Design Manager position combines hands-on technical design work with team leadership responsibilities. The successful Design Manager will oversee a team of engineers, review and approve designs, improve processes and help shape the future of the department. As Design Manager, you will take ownership of design quality, technical compliance and project delivery across commercial renewable energy projects. You will also work closely with senior leadership to introduce stronger construction-focused design controls, documentation processes and best practice standards. The Design Manager will manage DNO submissions, planning support, design reviews and construction-ready documentation while ensuring projects remain practical, compliant and buildable. This role would suit a commercially minded electrical design professional who enjoys both technical problem solving and people leadership. The successful Design Manager will play a major role in growing the department and developing future engineering talent. As the business continues its expansion, the Design Manager will benefit from genuine progression opportunities and increasing strategic influence. Skills & Experience: * Previous Design Manager, Lead Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer experience. * Commercial electrical design background. * Team leadership or management experience. * Understanding of UK electrical regulations. * DNO application experience. * Design review and approval experience. * Renewable energy experience advantageous. Why Should You Apply? * Shape a growing design department * Join a thriving renewable energy sector * Influence business processes and standards * Gain share options through the EMI scheme * Genuine long-term career progression * Hands-on technical leadership role