Head of Design - Power | Infrastructure in London, United Kingdom
Head of Design – Power / Infrastructure
Orbico – Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Location:
South & South West England (Hybrid/Remote)
We are working with a well‑established power and infrastructure organisation operating in the energy and utilities space. They deliver front‑end design, engineering and tender support services across civil and M&E works – partnering with key industry stakeholders to plan and execute complex schemes efficiently and safely.
Senior leadership opportunity for a dynamic design professional to lead and shape the design function across multidisciplinary projects. You will ensure design quality, innovation and delivery excellence across regions, working closely with commercial, technical and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop and mentor the design team across multiple locations
Define and implement design strategy, standards and best practice
Ensure design outputs are innovative, compliant and fit for delivery
Work collaboratively with project leadership, clients and stakeholders to drive design solutions
Oversee design resource planning, budgets and design documentation quality
Champion technical excellence and contribute to business growth through design leadership
Requirements
Proven experience leading design teams within engineering or built environment environments
Proven experience delivering detailed design for Overhead Line (OHL) and High Voltage cable transmission projects
Strong background in HV transmission, typically ranging from 66kV to 400kV
Hands‑on experience across detailed design, technical specifications, and design assurance
In‑depth knowledge of UK transmission standards, including Grid, DNO, IEC and BS EN standards
Why this role?
Lead design strategy for an engineering business at the forefront of energy/utility infrastructure delivery
Influence outcomes on technically challenging, high‑impact projects
Flexible working with teams across South & South West England and London
Apply
If you believe you could be a good fit for this role, feel free to forward your CV to
Hicham@orbico.co.uk .
Additional Details
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries:
Construction
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