Design Team Leader (T&D)

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the power utilities, power distribution, and energy sector, is currently seeking a Senior Design Team Lead to join their growing team that focus on HV infrastructure between 11kv to 400kv.

Key skills required for this role

Electrical Engineering, Design Engineering, AutoCAD, 11kv, 33kv, 132kv, 400kv, Substation, T&D, Data Centre, BESS, National Grid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the entire design life cycle from project handover to final approval.
• Creating and managing critical path analysis and risk assessments.
• Mitigating risks and resolving issues to keep projects on track.
• Financially managing projects, including issuing purchase orders and invoicing clients.
• Ensuring positive cash flow management throughout project execution.
• Managing the design process in line with established design systems.
• Overseeing subcontractor designs, drawing registers, and approvals.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating Programmes of Work to align with client schedules.
• Allocating internal resources, labour, and plant while managing subcontractor services.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance across all project phases.
• Leading the project design team to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Managing project quality and ensuring designs meet required standards.
• Compiling as-built drawings and O&M manuals in line with client and industry policies.
• Organising project meetings with clients, councils, and stakeholders to ensure smooth progress.
• Standardising project management processes and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in project management within the utilities, power, or infrastructure sectors.
• Design capabilities ranging from 33kv to 400kv.
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, cash flow, and invoicing.
• Expertise in design management, including overseeing subcontractor designs and approvals.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring project efficiency and technical excellence.
• Strong organisational and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and Programme of Works development.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client and stakeholder relationships.
• A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to handle complex project challenges.

If you are an experienced Design Team Leader with a strong background in design and project management within the power utilities sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and growing team.