Laing O'Rourke
Senior Electrical Design Manager - Substations
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Senior Electrical Design Manager - Substations
Senior Electrical Design Manager
Location: Chesterfield Substation Project (UK) Consultancy: Laing O’Rourke
Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the UK’s electricity network? We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Design Manager to lead the Chesterfield substation project, laying the foundation for a net-zero energy transition.
This role sits at the heart of the Great Grid Upgrade—where technical excellence meets national infrastructure strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead electrical design management for a complex EHV substation project, guiding strategy from concept through to delivery.
- Provide technical leadership across design teams, supply chain partners, and construction crews, ensuring design integrity and buildability.
- Oversee design assurance, compliance, and integration, aligning with UK transmission standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with project and site leadership to optimise programme delivery and cost-efficiency.
- Act as the primary client interface and key stakeholder link, ensuring project alignment with ESB Network’s vision.
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What You’ll Bring
- Proven senior-level experience in EHV/HV substation design, preferably within large-scale infrastructure programmes.
- Deep expertise in UK network standards (e.g., IET, ENA, Ofgem regulations) and safety accreditations for transmission assets.
- Strong judgement in design discussions, ability to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes at senior levels.
- Collaborative mindset, adept at bridging technical detail, construction realities, and commercial priorities.
- Experience navigating multi-disciplinary/multi-organisation teams while balancing technical, programme, and cost demands.
Why Join Laing O’Rourke?
Join a company making real, nationally critical contributions to the transition:
- Work on technically demanding projects that accelerate sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Partner with an organisation recognised for engineering innovation, digital delivery, and excellence in major projects.
- Access long-term career growth opportunities in power, civil engineering, and renewable integration.
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility, aligned to role-specific needs.
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Inclusion at Laing O’Rourke
We firmly believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. Every applicant deserves respect, opportunity, and fair support. Adjustments to working arrangements can be discussed throughout recruitment.
escribirmos that we align our values with:
- Supporting candidates through the Disability Confident ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for those meeting the essential criteria.
- Providing applications in alternative formats or additional guidance upon request.
About Laing O’Rourke
A century-and-a-half of engineering certainty. We deliver on major projects across energy, transport, and buildings for clients in the UK, Australia, and the Middle East—backed by a legacy of reliability, quality, and teamwork.
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