Design Team Leader T&D

Our client, a leading player in the power utilities, power distribution, and energy sector, is currently seeking a Senior Design Team Lead to join their growing team. This permanent role focuses on overseeing the entire design life cycle of complex utility projects, ensuring top-notch delivery within budget and schedule constraints.

• Overseeing the entire design life cycle from project handover to final approval
• Creating and managing critical path analysis and risk assessments
• Mitigating risks and resolving issues to keep projects on track
• Financially managing projects, including issuing purchase orders and invoicing clients
• Ensuring positive cash flow management throughout project execution
• Managing the design process in line with established design systems
• Overseeing subcontractor designs, drawing registers, and approvals
• Developing, maintaining, and updating Programmes of Work to align with client schedules
• Allocating internal resources, labour, and plant while managing subcontractor services
• Ensuring health and safety compliance across all project phases
• Leading the project design team to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
• Managing project quality and ensuring designs meet required standards
• Compiling as-built drawings and O&M manuals in line with client and industry policies
• Organising project meetings with clients, councils, and stakeholders to ensure smooth progress
• Standardising project management processes and ensuring compliance with internal policies

• Proven experience in project management within the utilities, power, or infrastructure sectors
• Design capabilities ranging from 33kv to 400kv
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, cash flow, and invoicing
• Expertise in design management, including overseeing subcontractor designs and approvals
• Ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring project efficiency and technical excellence
• Strong organisational and risk management skills
• Proficiency in project scheduling and Programme of Works development
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client and stakeholder relationships
• A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to handle complex project challenges

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday 40hrs per week
• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Pension contribution 5% Matched
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working pattern
• Continuous training and development opportunities in both technical and business skills
• Regular internal networking opportunities

If you are an experienced Design Team Leader with a strong background in design and project management within the power utilities sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team.