Design Manager – HV Substation Project

Location: Carlisle 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