Design Manager

https://vacancies.linearrecruitment.co.uk/1405-design-manager/power-utilities/leeds/job2025-05-23 14:00:142025-09-03 Linear Recruitment
Job Type Permanent
Area Leeds, West Yorkshire Leeds West Yorkshire
Sector Power & Utilities
Salary Competitive
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Andrew Smith
Job Ref 19143
Description

Are you ready to take the next step in senior leadership? If you're passionate about delivering engineering excellence and driving sustainable energy solutions, this is your opportunity to lead a cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Scheme (BESS) Design Team.

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our growing programme of BESS projects. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, integrating multi-disciplinary teams from across global regions and working closely with clients to deliver future-focused, environmentally-conscious solutions.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for performance across health & safety, project delivery, and customer satisfaction—while shaping a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of BESS design projects from concept through to completion.

  • Manage and grow a diverse, multidisciplinary team, setting culture and strategic direction.

  • Build strong client relationships and exceed expectations through exceptional service.

  • Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 responsibilities as Principal Designer and Designer.

  • Oversee project health and safety, financial performance, and quality assurance.

  • Shape and implement people strategies, including recruitment, development, and retention.

  • Manage technical delivery across voltage levels from LV up to 400kV, in both transmission and DNO environments.

  • Lead design for new electrical connections (contestable and non-contestable works).

Essential Requirements:

  • Degree-qualified in engineering or a relevant science discipline.

  • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent status).

  • Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary design teams.

  • Strong background in both civil and electrical design within a design & build environment.

  • Extensive experience in electrical network design across all voltage levels (LV to 400kV).

  • Skilled in project management and delivering major infrastructure projects.

  • Capable of managing tenders for large, complex projects.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based reviews

  • Tailored progression plans and professional development

  • Flexible benefits package including lifestyle, financial, health, and wellbeing support

  • Extensive training and leadership development

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition

Salary and benefits will be discussed during the interview based on experience and qualifications.

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