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Job Title


Design Manager


Company : Vallum Associates


Location : Bury St Edmunds, England


Created : 2026-01-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Design Manager (Electrical Power Distribution)Location: South East England (hybrid)Up to £96,000 + car and benefitsLeading design delivery across both internal and external teamsSetting and managing safety, commercial, and operational targetsTaking ownership of the commercial performance of design projectsMonitoring progress against internal objectives and stakeholder expectationsBuilding and maintaining strong working relationships with key partnersSupporting, developing, and growing your design team to meet evolving project needsPlanning workloads to align with customer and project requirementsPreparing detailed design programmes and cost forecastsWhat You’ll BringExperience leading teams within engineering, utilities, or distribution network environmentsStrong people-management skills with the ability to motivate and inspireChartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional experience)Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 standardsSolid understanding of CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of the DesignerKnowledge of protection and control schemes for 11kV–132kV networksConfidence in design management and commercial decision-makingBonus: experience working within an alliance or joint-venture environmentWhat We OfferA range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, including:Matched or contributory pension scheme24/7 online GP serviceEmployee assistance programmeAccess to thousands of retail discounts via our rewards portalLife assuranceCycle-to-work, salary-finance, and charitable giving schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leaveReward and recognition programmeAdditional Benefits for This RoleCompany car and fuel card, with a selection of EV and hybrid optionsSalary sacrifice EV/hybrid car scheme or car allowance with fuel card for business usePrivate healthcare and a healthcare cash plan for you and your family25 days annual leave plus bank holidays“Recommend a friend” referral rewards