Job Description

6587
Birmingham
Permanent

Civils & Geotechnical Design Manager - Substations - Great Grid Upgrade



Birmingham

Be part of the team transforming the UK's energy future.

The Opportunity



Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced

Civils & Geotechnical Design Manager

to join our major energy infrastructure programme - the

Great Grid Upgrade

. This national initiative is one of the most important projects of our time, delivering new substations and transmission assets to connect cleaner, greener energy to millions of homes.



Based in Birmingham, you'll play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable, and buildable design solutions, working at the forefront of technical excellence and innovation.



What you'll be doing


Leading the

civils and geotechnical design scope

from concept through to handover. Managing design requirements, risk, change, and compliance in line with Laing O'Rourke's design management procedures. Collaborating with clients, consultants, and construction teams to deliver technically robust and buildable solutions. Supporting construction through design reviews, technical queries, assurance, and commissioning. Driving digital engineering, sustainability, and modern methods of construction to optimise outcomes.
What we're looking for


Chartered (or working towards) in a relevant discipline (civil, structural, geotechnical). Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design delivery, ideally within

civils, geotechnical, energy or infrastructure projects

. Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in design. A collaborative leader with excellent stakeholder management skills. Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Why join us?


Work on a

landmark UK energy programme

with huge societal impact. Join a collaborative culture where people, safety, and innovation come first. Develop your career within a global engineering and construction organisation. Access ongoing professional development, mentoring, and chartership support.
Inclusion matters



We value diversity and celebrate differences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels included and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - if you're excited about this role but not sure you meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.



Ready to help deliver the

UK's energy transition

? Apply now and shape the future with us.





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