Design Manager
GE Vernova
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Glasgow • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the GE Vernova Global Engineering Centre
- Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.
- Lead and deliver primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
- Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs
- Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for UK Health & Safety regulations (CDM 2015).
- Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers.
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
- Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical /Power/ Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Preferred: 7–10 years’ experience in HV substation design.
- Applicants with 3+ years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Strong knowledge of UK Transmission (NG, SSE, SPEN, NGED, UKPN, etc.) and Distribution standards.
- Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
- Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HV substation design3D modelinggeneral arrangement drawingssection drawingslayout designsdesign governancequality assurancesafety design principlestechnical leadershipvendor drawing review
Soft Skills
communication skillsmentoringstakeholder engagementteam coordinationproblem-solving
Certifications
Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Power EngineeringDegree in Mechanical Engineering