Design Manager

Job Summary:
The Design Manager leads on behalf of the Lead Design Manager all aspects of the design, including coordination, submission, compliance, programming and management of design, engineering and assurance, maintaining and updating for the Euston station aspects of the HS2 Euston project. The Design Manager liaises with the Principal Designer, HS2 Ltd, and manages, coordinates, integrates and certifies on behalf of the Lead Design Manager, that the works for the new Euston station works have been constructed in accordance with the design.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead resolution of Concept, Scheme and Detailed Designs for areas of revised scope.
Guide the development of the design to achieve a safe, buildable, operational and maintainable asset.
Maintain close working relationship with SDSC Multi Disciplinary team, especially Architects.
Ensure a suitable regime of intervention and verification to deliver the necessary technical assurance, particularly where scope is progressively fixed and assured.
Consult with colleagues within the joint venture, parent companies, client and MDJV supply chain (including Early Contractor Involvement) to ensure support for MDJV proposals
Develop an approach to design driven by value and collaborative working with the Design team, Construction team and the supply chain. Ensure culture and behaviours meet HS2 Construction Partner Objectives in collaboration with all parties, as described in WI830 (Collaboration).
Maintain an uncompromising commitment to safety.
Support the review of major Assurance deliverables.
Support the Design Managers in review and approval of all Premises submissions to the client and/or third parties.
Review key technical interfaces with adjacent HS2 contracts or existing third party assets.
Ensure that technical issues are identified, escalated and resolved as efficiently as possible.
Ensure compliance with Project Requirements and Works Information constraints.
Protection of Design Vision and Employer's Objectives
Ensure exemplary quality and sustainability standards.
Provide technical support to quality and design processes including change control, request for information, non-conformance and defect notices.
Liaise and coordinate with HS2, LU and External Works Design Managers. Liaise and coordinate with other Technical Leads, the Lead Designer Representative and Assurance Manager
To develop the design to achieve a safe, buildable, operational and maintainable asset that is compliant with Technical and Project Requirements.
To develop an approach to design driven by value that enables collaborative working with the Construction team and Tier 2 Contractors.
To develop and implement a Design Management Plan and BIM Execution Plan
To manage a design programme and cost forecast keeping a register of potential risk and opportunities and ensuring the Engineering Change Control process is implemented.
With regards to Permanent and Early Works designs for new aspects of the HS2 Euston Station
Overall technical responsibility for release of design deliverables and surveillance of project design process.
Management and coordination of all technical disciplines producing design on the project.
Verification that project design staffs, checkers and reviewers, are suitably qualified and competent to carry out the roles assigned, including technical review and verification.
To ensure that the works have been designed in accordance with the Project Requirements and taking into consideration the constraints detailed in the Contract.
Monitor the necessary evidence to support the Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDR) and the progressive technical assurance process.
Final approver of all deliverables to the client, giving confirmation that the deliverable can be released to the client or third parties, including the Design submissions to HS2
To manage the design interfaces with assets and structures affected by the works either directly or indirectly.
To ensure that the design supports the works and the operation of the existing transport Network through all phases of the Project.
Protection of Design Vision and Employer's Objectives
Project Values:
Leadership: Using innovation and challenge to lead by example
Respect: Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly
Safety: Caring for our workforce, or passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt
Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently
Technical Competencies
Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal and the ability to report at both Project and Board level.
Ability to manage teams of people in a multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and manage own time.
Behavioural competencies
Engages with a wide range of colleague and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives
Communicates confidently with a range of people, adapting communication style to have a positive impact
Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity
Demonstrates commitment to developing own and others professional and industry knowledge
Demonstrates sound analytical ability, appreciating complex issues and situations
Demonstrates flexibility in thought and approach, managing multiple competing demands within the wider strategic context
Qualifications, Certifications & Experience
Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized engineering organisation.
Educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically Engineering discipline (or related). A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND, may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a senior technical engineering role can be demonstrated.
Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member of Institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status.

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