Design Manager East of England (Copy)

Vacancy Created: 06/05/2026

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AWC Staff Services are looking for a Design Manager to join their client on a Permanent Basis as part of their Distribution and connectionsteam. As one of the largest Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) in the UK they support distribution network operations across infrastructure.

Teams install and maintain distribution networks and ensure reliable connections for customers. Carrying out electrical planned work customer connections and network reinforcement.

Proud to be a key delivery partner in the UKPN Alliance working across the East of England to refurbish and build substations from 11kV to 132kV. From switch houses to transformer enclosures they handle everything - design project management cabling construction commissioning and more!

A full drivers licence and a willingness to travel is a must as this role covers multiple sites.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead design delivery using internal and external teams
• Set and manage safety commercial and operational targets
• Own the commercial performance of design projects
• Track progress against internal and client goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UKPN
• Support and grow your design team to meet project needs
• Plan workloads to match customer requirements
• Prepare design programmes and cost forecasts

What Youll Bring

• Experience leading teams in engineering utilities or DNO environments
• Strong people management and motivational skills
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with ISO9001 ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and the Designers role
• Knowledge of protection/control schemes for 11kV132kV networks
• Confident in design management and commercial decision-making
• Bonus if youve worked in an alliance or joint venture setup

Whats in it for you

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme/ Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
• Private health care and health care cash plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime

Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: 90-96000 Per Annum DOE