Job Description

6842
Birmingham
Permanent

SENIOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN MANAGER - EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE / EHV / SUBSTATIONS

Based from Birmingham | Regular travel to Stafford & Chesterfield



At

Laing O'Rourke

, we're rethinking the way energy infrastructure is delivered -- combining engineering excellence, modern methods of construction and digital design to help power the UK's energy transition.



We're looking for an experienced

Senior Design Manager (Electrical)

to lead the design management of the

HV packages for Chesterfield Substation

, one of several major schemes being delivered as part of our

Electricity Design & Engineering Unit (EDEU)

portfolio.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Lead and coordinate the design of

high-voltage substation packages

, managing interfaces between

GE-V

(delivery partner) and

WSP

(lead design consultant). Drive collaboration and quality across multi-disciplinary design teams - primarily based in

Stafford

and

Birmingham

- ensuring alignment with programme, client and regulatory requirements. Oversee design assurance, risk management and constructability reviews, ensuring that the design is safe, compliant and ready for smooth transition into construction. Provide technical leadership through the detailed design phase, supporting delivery as the project moves to site in

mid-2026

. Represent Laing O'Rourke at design coordination meetings, technical reviews and client discussions.

WHO YOU ARE:

An experienced

Design Manager or Senior Engineer

with a strong grounding in

electrical design and substation delivery

(132kV-400kV). Comfortable leading complex multi-stakeholder design processes - ideally with exposure to

National Grid

,

transmission

or

distribution infrastructure

. Confident engaging with design consultants, OEMs and clients, with excellent coordination and communication skills. Based within easy reach of

Birmingham

, with flexibility to visit

Stafford

and

Chesterfield

(both around 1 hour away).

WHY LAING O'ROURKE:

Join a business that's delivering the infrastructure critical to the UK's energy future. You'll work alongside passionate engineers and project leaders shaping the next generation of sustainable power solutions.



We offer a culture built on

care, courage and integrity

, with opportunities for personal growth, flexible working, and access to world-class development through our

Technical Leadership Framework

.

INCLUSION MATTERS:

We are a

Disability Confident Level 3

employer and proud to be building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply now

to be part of the team powering the UK's energy future.



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