Senior Design Manager - Transmission & Distribution
Glasgow, UK | Hybrid Working
2-3 days per week in the office | 1-2 site visits per fortnight
Lead. Build. Grow.
A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Design Manager to play a key role in the continued growth of its Glasgow Transmission & Distribution team.
This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to grow alongside the Glasgow section of the business, with direct influence over project delivery, team development, and client relationships. You will report directly into the Divisional Manager and take responsibility for managing a small design team, including an Assistant Designer.
The Role
You will lead the delivery of complex UK power transmission and distribution design projects, acting as Project Manager and/or Design Manager depending on project scope.
Key responsibilities include:
End-to-end leadership of engineering design projects from concept through to completion
Delivery of design-only and EPC / Design & Build projects
Acting as Principal Designer representative under CDM Regulations 2015
Accountability for project performance across safety, quality, programme, cost, and risk
Contract management, commercial control, and stakeholder coordination
Leading and mentoring a small design team, supporting development and capability growth
Close collaboration with senior leadership to support business growth in Scotland
Supporting bids, proposals, and client engagement activities
Championing Safety by Design and technical excellence
About You
Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
Strong background in UK electricity transmission & distribution design
Proven experience in a design management or project management role
Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects
Good knowledge of CDM Regulations, UK H&S and environmental legislation
Familiar with NEC contracts
Confident managing people and working directly with senior stakeholders
Proactive, commercially aware, and keen to grow with a developing regional team
Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent)
Why Apply?
Key leadership role within a growing Glasgow-based T&D team
Direct exposure to senior management and strategic decision-making
Genuine opportunity to shape team growth and future workload
Hybrid working model with a balanced mix of office, site, and home working
Long-term career progression within a stable, well-established business
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit