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Job Summary:


The Design Manager leads on behalf of the Senior Design Manager in all aspects of the design, including coordination, submission, compliance, programming and management of design, engineering and assurance. The Design Manager liaises with the Principal Designer, the client, and manages, coordinates, integrates and certifies on behalf of the Senior Design Manager, that the works for the project have been designed in accordance with the scope and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and progress design packages through Concept, Scheme and Detailed design to completion Guide the development of the design to achieve a safe, buildable, operational and maintainable asset that is compliant with Technical and Project Requirements. Ensure a suitable regime of intervention and verification to deliver the necessary technical assurance, particularly where scope is progressively fixed and assured. Develop an approach to design driven by value and collaborative working with the Design team, Construction team and the supply chain/subconsultants. Ensure culture and behaviours meet client Construction Partner Objectives in collaboration with all parties. Maintain an uncompromising commitment to safety. Support the review of major Assurance deliverables. Review and approve of all design submissions before issuing to the client and/or third parties. Review key technical interfaces with adjacent contracts or existing third-party assets. Ensure that technical issues are identified, escalated and resolved as efficiently as possible. 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. To implement the processes of the Design Management Plan and BIM Execution Plan, and provide feedback on performance of the design against the Design Management Plan for continuous improvement. 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. Liaise and coordinate with client and relevant stakeholders, including other Technical Leads, the Lead Designer Representative and Assurance Manager. Manage package designs submissions, monitor design review progress and close out deliverable rejections and comments. Monitor that CDM risk registers are developed and maintained by the consultants and that they mitigate risks appropriately. Chair CDM risk handover meetings to the delivery project management team and project operators/maintainers.

Project Specifics

HS2 Euston Station requires significant enabling works to be carried out, including the diversion of major utility assets in a complex multi-stakeholder environment.

Technical Skills and 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. Ability to navigate complex Common Data Environments and ideally experienced with Aconex, Projectwise and Assetwise. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and manage own time. A good working knowledge of the: + Health & Safety at Work Act 1974,
+ Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996
+ Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
+ Management of health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and
+ other relevant legislation

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized engineering/construction organisation. Preferable to have experience in dealing with utility assets and utility companies, or similar third-party assets. 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. Preferable to have membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member of Institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status. Appropriate CSCS card.

Behavioural competencies

Engages with a wide range of colleagues 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.

HS2 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.*

Dragados Values:

Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.*
Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.*
Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.*
Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.*
Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.*

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct (

https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html

) that apply to all Dragados employees.