Design Manager - Sub

We are looking for a high-caliber Design Manager to lead the engineering delivery for one of our most significant large-scale substation projects. This isn't just about overseeing drawings; it's about managing the technical heartbeat of a critical infrastructure asset. You will be the bridge between complex electrical engineering, civil constraints, and client expectations. As the Design Manager, you will take full ownership of the design lifecycle-from initial concept and FEED through to detailed design and construction support.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure that technical solutions are safe, buildable, and fully integrated.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee Primary and Secondary electrical design, ensuring integration with civil and structural elements. Resolve technical "clashes" between HV equipment, protection systems, and site infrastructure. Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, DNOs/TSOs, and specialist subcontractors. Drive "Safety by Design" principles, ensuring all outputs meet Scottish Power standards and CDM regulations. Ensure design milestones are met to allow for the procurement of long-lead items (Transformers, GIS, etc.).

Requirements: A degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered status preferred). Proven track record managing design for large-scale substations (typically 132kV, 275kV, or 400kV). Familiarity with BIM workflows and Common Data Environments (CDE). The ability to challenge a design choice while maintaining strong relationships with the engineering team. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.