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🥝 Design Manager - OHL

Construction, Property and Engineering | glasgow, United-Kingdom | Posted May 30, 2026

Job Description

We are delivering a once-in-a-generation £1bn+ Overhead Line (OHL) infrastructure project . This is not just a build; it is a critical component of the UK's transition to Net Zero.

As the Design Manager, you will be the bridge between conceptual engineering and physical reality, overseeing a complex 6-year program from preliminary design through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Interface: Manage the design evolution between internal engineering teams, specialist consultants, and the client (SPT)
  • DCO & Planning: Navigate the complexities of Development Consent Orders (DCO), ensuring all design changes remain within the parameters of environmental and planning constraints.
  • Value Engineering: Identify and implement efficiencies in tower spotting, foundation design, and material selection.
  • Digital Excellence: Drive the BIM strategy (ISO 19650), ensuring the Digital Twin of the project is as robu...

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