Design Manager

Location: Northwest / North Wales (On-site / Hybrid)Duration: 12+ Month ContractRate: Competitive Daily Rate (Inside IR35)We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Design Manager with specialist substation expertise to join a tier-one engineering leader on their prestigious National Grid contract. In this role, you will take strategic lead over the design function for major, high-voltage electrical infrastructure schemes across the Northwest and North Wales regions. This is a secure, long-term contract position with a minimum 12-month duration.The RoleAs Senior Design Manager, you will take full ownership of the design lifecycle from early contractor involvement (ECI) through to construction and final handover, ensuring all solutions meet stringent client standards. Your day-to-day will involve:Design Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and specialist consultants across civil, structural, and electrical engineering.Substation Delivery: Overseeing the engineering and design process specifically tailored to high-voltage substations, transformers, and associated grid connection infrastructure.Programme and Risk: Driving the design programme to meet critical framework milestones, mitigating design risks, and ensuring optimal site buildability.Value Engineering: Interrogating technical solutions to optimize asset performance, minimize environmental impact, and drive cost-saving efficiencies.Stakeholder Management: Acting ..... full job details .....