Calling all Senior Design Managers with a passion for power networks! We’re partnering with a highly respected engineering solutions provider to find a Senior Design Manager with proven experience in electrical transmission and distribution (T&D). This is a key leadership role, supporting the design and delivery of high-voltage (HV) infrastructure across the UK, including projects for National Grid, SSEN and other major clients. You’ll be joining a technically capable and motivated team with a strong track record in delivering multi-disciplinary electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning. Why Apply? -Be at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition and grid reinforcement efforts. -Lead critical infrastructure projects in the electricity transmission and distribution sector. -Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility and autonomy. -Competitive salary: £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience. Key Responsibilities: -Lead multi-disciplinary design teams on high-voltage transmission and distribution projects across the UK (typically 33kV–400kV). -Oversee the full design lifecycle (FEED to closeout), ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and timely delivery to APM/PMP/PRINCE2 standards. -Take on the role of Design Manager or Project Manager for both design-only and EPC/Design & Build contracts, especially those in regulated electricity markets. -Ensure all deliverables comply with CDM 2015, NEC contracts, and utility-specific standards, including National Grid TP137, TP141, and ENA specifications. -Provide technical governance and assurance, including Principal Designer responsibilities and LCDAE coordination where required. -Engage with clients and stakeholders to support business development, write technical proposals, and shape project pipelines in the UK T&D market. -Mentor engineering teams, contribute to talent development, and drive innovation within the T&D engineering space. What We’re Looking For: -Degree-qualified engineer (Electrical or Power Engineering preferred) with 7+ years' experience in transmission and distribution design, particularly HV substations, overhead lines (OHL), and underground cable systems. -Proven leadership in National Grid and DNO/TO projects, with strong understanding of TP137, impressed voltage, earthing, and temporary works requirements. -Sound working knowledge of UK grid codes, design standards (NGESO, ENA, IEC), and safety regulations including NEBOSH/IOSH certifications. -Track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and project risks in a highly regulated environment. -Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills. This is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic design leadership role in the fast-evolving power infrastructure landscape. If you're looking to shape the UK’s energy future and work on technically rewarding projects – we’d love to hear from you.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a motivated Planning Manager to join a global leading consultancy in a permanent staff position. You will be required to work on a hybrid basis from either our clients Glasgow or Birmingham office. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role overseeing and supporting transmission & distribution projects throughout the UK. -Competitive salary of Circa £100,000 (depending on experience). -Car allowance, company pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a bonus program. Key Responsibilities: -Lead and manage a high-performing planning department, overseeing complex project planning, programme reporting systems, and strategic guidance aligned with organisational goals. -Direct programme management activities using Critical Path Method (CPM), ensuring compliance with NEC3/NEC4 and industry best practices for project scheduling and controls. -Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support cost management, forecasting, and project delivery. -Ensure compliance and quality assurance, adhering to company policies, safety standards, and QA/QC processes across planning functions. What we are looking for: -Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field. -Extensive experience (10 years) in project planning. -Prior experienced within a management role is preferred. -Strong knowledge and experience using Primavera P6. -Requires field experience to develop detailed construction programmes and align them with engineering and procurement activities. -Experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of electrical substations is preferred. -Strong written and verbal communication abilities, and interpersonal skills.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Mac Howieson on 02392 603030 or email mac.howieson@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Are you a Technician and ready for the next step in your career? Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a highly skilled Technician to be an active member of an internationally respected organisation that specialises in assurance, sustainability, and risk management, in a permanent position. Within this role, you will be required to work on-site, from our client’s site in Cumbria, in which you will be responsible for providing technical support and contributing to the delivery of high-quality services that comply with industry standards and practices. -Competitive salary ranging from £35,000-£42,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities. Responsibilities: -Perform and oversee the inspection, calibration, testing, and maintenance of a range of technical equipment and systems. -Assist in the delivery of technical services and help in reporting any findings to engineers and stakeholders. -Keep up-to-date documentation and records that follow quality assurance and requirements. -Support the process of setting up and executing tests and trials, both in the field and in controlled environments. -Comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures and policies. -Work with a variety of teams to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. What We Are Looking For: -Qualification in engineering, or a related field. -Proven experience of working in the field as a technician or related role. -Proficient understanding of electrical, mechanical, and/or instrumentation systems -Strong attention to detail and the ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently. -Ability to work both independently and with other multidisciplinary teams, with excellent communication skills. -Willingness to travel to active work sites or in field-based locations, when required. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading engineering and professional services firm, on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis from a regional client office, 1-2 days a week. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large-scale electrical projects, as a part of a highly skilled team. -Competitive day rate of £600-£750 (depending on experience) -Hybrid working arrangements. Responsibilities: -Produce budget-friendly HV/EHV engineering solutions in compliance with project requirements. -Oversee the delivery of HV and EHV projects from start to finish, meeting the time, budget, and scope as detailed in the project demands. -Step into both CDM Designer and Principal Designer roles, ensuring that health and safety, and regulations are being met. -Collaborate with internal and external professionals throughout the entirety of the project. -Maintain strong rapport with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders. -Manage and lead the commercial elements of project delivery, including the coordination with both supplier and contractor. What we are looking for: -HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in the same or a similar role, focused around HV/EHV substation projects. -Proficient in the management of substation projects from feasibility to energisation. -Solid technical background of AIS/GIS switchgear, protection and control, transformers, cables, and overhead lines. -Experience in evaluating and selecting optimal substation configurations ensuring that they comply with project requirements. -Understanding of CDM regulations, with the ability to take on both ‘designer’ and ‘principal designer’ roles effectively. -Strong knowledge of electrical design standards, industry regulations, and health & safety protocols.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join a global infrastructure firm, on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work full-time, on-site, from our client’s London office. Within this role, you will be overseeing and managing a variety of electrical projects, centred around a National Grid Substation, focusing on the development and installation processes. -Competitive day rate ranging from £650-£850 (depending on experience) -On-site working arrangement. Responsibilities: -Manage all site activities ensuring that work is being delivered in a safe and timely manner, and remaining complaint to the project requirements. -Ensure that all elements of the project are following the quality and safety standards set out for the National Grid. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, subcontractors, and clients), ensuring project requirements are being heard and met. -Keep up-to-date records and documentation of all site activities, in line with industry policies and procedures. -Assist in the delivery of SCADA and upgrades to automation systems. -Conduct and sit in on site meetings, toolbox discussions, and safety briefings. Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a relevant field, with a focus on power infrastructure and/or substations is ideal. -Must be SMSTS certified, with a National Grid Competent Person (CP) status. -Prior experience working on substation fields, ideally in transmission and distribution systems. -Solid grasp of SCADA, control systems, and data automation processes. -Strong communication and organisation skills, with previous leadership experience within a similar role. -Fire Warden and First Aid training is desirable. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a seasoned Planning Manager to be an active member of a well-established utilities contractor, in a permanent position. Within this position, you will have the opportunity to support and manage a variety of Power, and Distribution and Transmission, projects, overseeing and maintaining the project plans. -Competitive salary ranging from £80,000-£100,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension scheme, health and life insurance, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities. Responsibilities: -Create and maintain efficient systems, from the beginning of the project to the end, using tools such as Primavera P6. -Oversee 4D project planning development and promote collaborative planning activities to ensure effective project implementation. -Observe the project’s development, using the project requirements as a guide, to identify potential risks, challenges, or opportunities and adapting the plan to fit. -Conduct site visits and gatherings to collect project development data, reporting any challenges or delays to project teams and the Senior Planning Manager. -Develop ongoing project schedules and ensure that as-built plans are accessible at the project’s end. -Promote and build rapport with client advocates and internal teams, whilst also providing ongoing training opportunities, and software administration. Requirements: -Extensive experience in planning Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Civil projects, with an understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and HSE practices. -Must have possession of a CSCS card. -Strong proficiency in the use of software tools like Primavera P6 and the Microsoft Office suite, with solid scheduling and data handling abilities. -Excellent communicator with the ability to coordinate and work with other professionals, in a fast-paced environment. -Must have a proactive approach, with a problem-solving mindset, ensuring the identification of risks, challenges, and opportunities. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced CDM Co-ordinator to join a leading construction and infrastructure company, on a 7-month contract basis. Within this role, you will be required to work on a remote basis, attending one of our client’s regional offices, nationwide, 1 day a week. As the successful applicant, you will have the opportunity to act as ‘Principal Design Representative – Delivery’, within a large-scale National Grid project. -Competitive day rate of £600-£620 (depending on experience). -Remote working arrangements. Responsibilities: -Act as the client’s and principal designer’s lead by ensuring that all roles and responsibilities are transparent, clear, and being followed accurately. -Conduct and attend Principal Designer meetings and Pre-Construction Information (PCI) reviews. -Manage and oversee the design works throughout the project’s lifespan, ensuring that the workforce all comply with health and safety procedures effectively. -Collaborate with the Principal Contractor to share and discuss information centred around the planning, monitoring, and management of the construction stage. -Direct and oversee Hazard Review Meetings (HRMs), whilst maintaining concise up-to-date records and documentation within the project hazard register. Requirements: -Extensive experience as a CDM Coordinator or Principal Designer on mid to large-scale Water Infrastructure projects. -Solid understanding of CDM 2015 regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry best practices. -Strong ability to review design documents, hazard registers, method statements, and risk assessments. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, designers, and regulators. -Must have a relevant health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH) and must be committed to ongoing professional development. -Highly organised with strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under limited deadlines.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.