Job Description
Senior Design Manager – Substations
📍 Location: Glasgow, Scotland
📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
💼 Industry: Power & Energy / Electrical Infrastructure
💰 Salary: £90-100,000 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design function on major substation construction projects across the UK. Based in Glasgow, this is a pivotal role within our growing energy infrastructure division, supporting the successful delivery of high-voltage substations from concept to commissioning.
As the Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all design activities, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with industry standards, and alignment with project timelines and budgets. You will collaborate closely with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for 132kV–400kV substations
2. Oversee internal and external design teams, ensuring quality and consistency
3. Liaise with DNOs, TOs, and clients to ensure design meets all regulatory and operational requirements
4. Drive innovation and value engineering...