Senior Electrical Design Lead — UK Grid Upgrades

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This role will focus on delivering innovative solutions for significant energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering background, extensive experience in electrical systems design, and strong leadership skills. You will lead design delivery, develop strategies, and mentor junior talent. Flexibility and diversity are part of the company culture, and they offer opportunities for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical systems design, energy, or utilities projects.
• Strong design management capabilities and passion for digital delivery.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design and collaborate with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across infrastructure projects.
• Develop and align design strategies with technical targets.
• Mentor emerging design talent and support commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Management

Stakeholder Leadership

Innovation

Education

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This role will focus on delivering innovative solutions for significant energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering background, extensive experience in electrical systems design, and strong leadership skills. You will lead design delivery, develop strategies, and mentor junior talent. Flexibility and diversity are part of the company culture, and they offer opportunities for part-time work.