Job Description

Business Unit: 5118 - HS2 Old Oak Common BBVS JV

Location: London

Job Role

Taylor Woodrow are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to work on the exciting new HS2 Station - Old Oak Common. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a monumental part of the HS2 project!

If you have experience within Architecture, Build, Infrastructure, Urban Realm and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Duties

Manage and coordinate all design-related activities across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.

Ensure that designs meet project specifications, building codes, regulations, and client requirements.

Facilitate collaboration between architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.

Develop and monitor the design program in line with the overall project schedule.

Identify design deliverables and ensure timely submission of drawings and documents.

Plan design milestones and critical path activities.

Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities, and internal teams to align on design intent and approvals.

Organize and chair design meetings and workshops.

Present design updates to stakeholders and resolve any conflicts.

Identify design-related risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

Monitor compliance with health & safety, sustainability, and building regulations.

Work with estimators and quantity surveyors to ensure designs are cost-effective.

Support value engineering exercises to reduce costs without compromising on quality.

Review and approve design changes or variations.

Ensure the design output aligns with quality standards and project specifications.

Review and check design documents, drawings, and specifications for completeness and accuracy.

Provide design clarifications during construction.

Monitor design implementation on-site, addressing RFI (Request for Information) and shop drawing reviews.

Ensure "As-Built" drawings and documentation are prepared.

Person Specification

Design Management experience ( Architecture/Build/Infrastructure/Urban Realm)

Good communication skills


Degree within related field would be beneficial


Beneficial if you have worked on a Joint Venture scheme

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect




Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.




Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.




Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.




Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.