Senior Design Manager

PDG Ae; Inverness; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power sector in Inverness is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design processes within a growing team. This role requires substantial experience in the energy sector, particularly with substations and overhead lines. The successful candidate will manage design appointments and work under NEC contracts. An attractive salary of up to £90,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, healthcare, and pension entitlements from day one.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Car / car allowance

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Holiday entitlements from day 1

Skills

Familiarity with pre-construction and tender design appointments

Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience

Knowledge and experience in the energy sector

Proficient in working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Skilled in appointing design consultants

Strong understanding of design management processes

Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling)

Job description

Senior Design Manager Substations & OHL

Up to £90,000 DOE + Package.

First Task Professional are currently working alongside a business that is anticipating an extremely busy 5‑year period after recent successful tenders for frameworks in the power sector. They are looking to build a team in the Scottish market permanently due to this success – this will include a Senior Design Manager with previous experience in the Power sector, ideally with exposure to substations and overhead lines.

What are they looking for?

• Familiarity with pre‑construction and tender design appointments
• Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience
• Knowledge and experience in the energy sector, particularly with substations
• Proficient in working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts and managing associated change processes
• Skilled in appointing design consultants and overseeing scope and programme management
• Strong understanding of design management processes and procedures
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) is advantageous

Why join them?

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE
• Excellent run way of work over a 5 year plus period.
• Career progression due to a fresh project team being appointed for the framework.
• Excellent package – generous bonus scheme, car / car allowance, healthcare & enhanced pension & holiday entitlements from day 1.