Senior Design Manager - Electrical - Substations - Talent Community

Shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure – stay connected with opportunities at Laing O'Rourke.

Are you a Senior Design Manager with an electrical engineering background who thrives on complex engineering challenges, collaborative design development and delivering high‑impact infrastructure? If so, we'd love you to join our Talent Community for the Great Grid Upgrade.

We are preparing for continued growth across one of the most significant energy programmes in the UK. By signing up, you'll stay informed about upcoming opportunities to help deliver the projects that will strengthen and modernise the nation's electricity network.

• Be first to hear about new Senior Design Manager roles within the Great Grid Upgrade
• Connect with a global engineering business known for innovation, digital excellence and major programmes
• Learn more about how Laing O'Rourke is shaping the UK's low‑carbon future
• Explore opportunities aligned with your skills, experience, and career goals
• Stay engaged until the right role becomes available — without needing to apply immediately

As part of our design leadership teams, you may:

• Lead multi‑disciplinary electrical design delivery across complex infrastructure packages
• Develop design strategies and ensure alignment with technical, digital and sustainability targets
• Guide design reviews, risk management, and assurance processes
• Collaborate closely with clients, designers, and construction teams
• Support design‑related construction and commissioning activities
• Mentor and inspire emerging design talent.

What we’ll be looking for

We're keen to connect with professionals who bring:

• A background in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered status (or working towards it)
• Extensive experience in electrical systems design, major infrastructure, energy, utilities or MEICA‑heavy projects
• Strong design management and stakeholder leadership capabilities
• Passion for innovation, digital delivery and optimised design solutions

Most future roles will be based from Birmingham, with a blend of office, design team and project‑site engagement.

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are always happy to discuss flexible or part‑time working options.

If you want to be part of a programme that will help power the UK's future, join our Talent Community today. You'll receive updates, insights, and notifications as new opportunities go live.