Design Manager - Electrical - Nuclear

Laing O'Rourke is delivering some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in the UK-and right now, we're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our team on a flagship Nuclear project. This is a chance to lead from the front-guiding pre-construction design, shaping project outcomes, and managing key relationships with clients, consultants, and internal delivery teams. Whether you're based in Dartford, Manchester or Derby, you'll play a central role in ensuring we deliver technical excellence, innovation, and certainty. What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design journey: Manage the full design lifecycle from concept through to construction handover.
• Bridge the gap: Connect design thinking with commercial and construction teams, ensuring solutions are buildable, safe, and smart.
• Challenge the norm: Interrogate and improve designs through collaborative processes that reduce risk and maximise value.
• Keep things moving: Oversee design progress, ensuring information is delivered on time, fit for purpose, and technically robust.
• Innovate and inspire: Promote continuous improvement in design methodology, championing new ideas and approaches.
  
  A strong background in electrical engineering, ideally with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams across the full project lifecycle.
• Expertise in power systems, integration, and the design of complex infrastructure or building services.
• A collaborative mindset, and a passion for raising the bar in technical delivery.
Don't tick every box? That's OK-we value transferable skills and a growth mindset. If you're excited about the role and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Laing O'Rourke? We're a global engineering and construction leader with over 150 years of experience delivering high-quality, future-ready projects. Our legacy is built on innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to technical excellence. From pioneering digital engineering to setting new standards in sustainability and safety, we believe in shaping the future-together.