Senior Design Lead - Electric Infrastructure

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Design Manager to oversee complex design projects within the electricity transmission and distribution sector. You will be responsible for leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering or construction, with extensive experience in design management. Strong leadership and technical judgement are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects in a regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or construction-related discipline.
• Strong background in design management within regulated infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple high-value, technically complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design projects across all stages, from early development to completion.
• Take responsibility for design and project delivery, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Act as a senior interface with clients, maintaining strong relationships.

Skills

Design management

Client relationship management

Technical judgment

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in engineering or construction-related discipline

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Design Manager to oversee complex design projects within the electricity transmission and distribution sector. You will be responsible for leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in engineering or construction, with extensive experience in design management. Strong leadership and technical judgement are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects in a regulatory environment.