Design Manager

Design Manager

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Start Date: Q1 2025

Salary: Very competitive salary and benefits

Are you ready to lead the future of the HV cable industry?

Do you envision yourself at the forefront of innovative design, driving projects that redefine cable engineering? If you thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to create solutions that shape the global energy transition, this could be your next big opportunity.

Turner Lovell is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead groundbreaking design initiatives for an international HV cable manufacturer, a key player in the renewable energy and electricity sectors. Within Europe, our client has rapidly expanded from a €100M business to a €multi-billion turnover, and they are offering a unique opportunity to join their core team. As part of this dynamic group, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the most valuable asset in their global portfolio.

As the Design Manager, you'll spearhead high-impact projects, ranging from cable tunnels to HVDC and offshore grid connection projects. You'll ensure that all designs meet the highest standards of quality and safety, collaborating closely with design teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest degree of excellence. If you're eager to set new benchmarks in the cable manufacturing industry, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all design deliverables, ensuring they are clearly defined, tracked, and executed through design and project phases.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead design efforts for both temporary and permanent works, ensuring optimal, robust designs.
• Oversee subcontractor design packages and manage technical approvals.
• Provide guidance on design buildability to both design and construction teams.
• Support designers during tender development by ensuring accurate assessment of budgets, programs, and risks.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong practical experience in engineering, either through site-based roles or design activities.
• Interest in HVDC or offshore grid connection projects.
• Familiarity with 3D Design Delivery, including BIM.
• Proven experience in design coordination and project delivery.
• Solid understanding of design office processes, with experience in successful design coordination.
• Knowledge of design standards and procedures, with familiarity in temporary works systems being advantageous.
• Familiarity with German Baustellenverordnung (BaustellV).
• Fluent in both spoken and written German.
• Strong level of understanding of English.

Ready to step into a leadership role and drive innovation within a fast-growing organization? Don't miss this chance—apply now and help shape the future of the HV cable industry!

Please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan (anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com) /+44 2046027660 for more information.