Market
Energy
Assistant Design Manager - Energy & Power
Jacobs
Design
London, UK
Posted on Apr 15, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We are currently seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure projects within the energy and power sector. This role provides design coordination, technical oversight and documentation management while working closely with senior Design Managers, engineering teams and Clients.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers, to achieve high-quality and integrated design solutions.
- Support the management of the design process using commercial, contractual, time and technical awareness.
- Ensure design information is of the appropriate quality and delivered to meet project programme requirements.
- Ensure the design process complies with relevant legislation, standards and industry codes of practice.
- Support preparation and review of technical drawings, design models, calculations and documentation.
- Maintain and update design documentation, including revisions and approvals.
- Assist in risk reduction by ensuring health and safety considerations are embedded into designs.
- Support internal and external design reviews and coordination meetings.
- Assist in client communication, helping present design proposals and progress updates.
Here's what you'll need
- HND/HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE, IMechE) is desirable.
- Some prior experience in design management or technical engineering design within relevant sectors.
- Strong understanding of engineering standards and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
- Experience contributing to multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Why Jacobs?
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
| Wokingham | Berkshire | United Kingdom |
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
| Exeter | Devon | United Kingdom |
| Leeds | West Yorkshire | United Kingdom |
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |
| London | Greater London | United Kingdom |
