Rate: Circa £400 per day
Contract: 3–6 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Working pattern: Minimum three days per week on site
We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to take responsibility for the end-to-end coordination and assurance of design activities on a major HV substation project.
You will manage the design programme, oversee technical assurance and coordinate design interfaces across project management, engineering, planning, commercial and construction teams.
### Key responsibilities
Develop, maintain and monitor the project design programme
Coordinate design activities with planning, procurement and construction
Ensure designs meet client specifications, National Grid standards and CDM requirements
Manage technical assurance submissions, hold-point reviews and gateway approvals
Lead multidisciplinary design reviews
Manage RFIs, technical queries and design communications
Maintain design change registers and support NEC change-control processes
Identify the cost, programme and risk implications of design changes
Manage design risks across temporary and permanent works
Support buildability, tender and pre-construction activities
### Essential experience
At least eight years’ experience in design management or a closely related role
Strong experience delivering HV substation projects
Familiarity with National Grid standards, processes and assurance requirements
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
Knowledge of NEC change-control processes, including early warnings and compensation events
Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills
Able to work on site in Carlisle at least three days per week
A relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification would be advantageous
Salary description
£400.00 - £400.00 per day