Senior Design Manager Electrical Substations

Laing O'Rourke group; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Manager to oversee the design management process for a major substation replacement in Wimbledon. This hybrid role involves leading design coordination, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring the design team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in substation projects and a relevant engineering degree. Join us to play a key role in upgrading critical energy infrastructure in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering substation projects (400kV/132kV or similar HV infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, design standards, and grid connection requirements.
• A track record of leading design on complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design coordination for the Wimbledon Substation Asset Replacement project.
• Act as the technical focal point for electrical and HV systems design.
• Oversee design reviews, manage queries, and ensure risks are identified.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Manager – Substations

📍 Wimbledon | Hybrid: 3 days onsite | Full-time

Shape the future of the UK's power infrastructure.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Design Manager with proven experience in substation design and delivery to join our project team on the Wimbledon Asset Replacement Substation. This is a flagship scheme within our Great Grid Upgrade portfolio, supporting the UK's energy transition by upgrading critical infrastructure for future generations.

The role

As Senior Electrical Design Manager, you'll lead the design management process for a major substation replacement, working closely with clients, designers, and our operations team. You'll provide technical leadership, manage design risk, and ensure delivery excellence from pre-construction through to handover.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead multi-disciplinary design coordination for the Wimbledon Substation Asset Replacement project.
• Act as the technical focal point for electrical and HV systems design, ensuring compliance with client, statutory and safety requirements.
• Oversee design reviews, manage queries, and ensure risks are identified and mitigated.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners, designers, and internal teams to deliver optimised, safe, and sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and support Design Managers and Deputies within the team.

What we're looking for

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering substation projects (400kV/132kV or similar HV infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of UK regulations, design standards, and grid connection requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, able to collaborate across client, consultant, and contractor teams.
• A track record of leading design on complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.

Why Laing O'Rourke?

At Laing O'Rourke, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in design and delivery. You'll join a team where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do. Alongside a competitive package, you'll have opportunities to grow your expertise in power, energy, and digital-led engineering solutions.

Inclusion matters

We know that diversity of thought, background and experience makes us stronger. We welcome applications from all, and we'll support you in bringing your whole self to work. Flexible arrangements can be discussed to help balance your personal and professional life.

Apply now to be part of the team delivering one of the UK's most important energy infrastructure upgrades.

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