Job Description

Design Managers are project based, working as part of the project team to deliver the design and engineering aspects of our projects. This may include delivering design management on major bids.


As a Design Manager, you are accountable for all the design for a scheme (on a framework) or section of a major project. Managing the relevant designers on your project, ensuring the design being delivered on time, to budget and technically compliant. All our designs must be safe, sustainable, and efficient to construct.


As Design Manager you will work with in a team of design managers, either on a major project or delivering schemes as part of a framework. You will report to a Principal or Senior Design Manager as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

Lead the design and implementation of HV power systems for the HS2 project, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.

Design Coordination:

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review design plans, ensuring integration with other project components.

Technical Expertise:

Provide technical guidance and support to the design team, addressing complex engineering challenges and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project requirements are met and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance:

Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of design and construction are maintained.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate risks associated with the HV power system design and implementation.

Documentation:

Prepare and review technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and progress updates.

Budget Management:

Monitor project budgets and ensure cost-effective solutions are implemented without compromising quality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

Experience in traction power system design and project delivery. Experience in non-traction power system design and project delivery. Experience in SCADA design and project delivery. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in relevant design software and tools. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to traction power systems

Essential

Bachelor's degree / Engineering or management apprenticeship with industry experience

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.



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