Design Manager

Stage 5 Design Manager required to work for Principal Contractor JV on the High Speed Rail London Tunnels Programme.Contract - Inside IR35Based at Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.Skillset: Design Management, Fitout, Engineering, Construction.Good knowledge of construction techniques and processes across shafts and head house structures, above and below ground with a focus on shaft fit-out and architectural design, with an appreciation of both temporary and permanent MEP as well as rail systems activities.This Design Manager will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines.You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within the wider project as required in order to progress and finalise the design.This will also include various 3rd party suppliers/designers.Candidates for the role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects.Main Responsibilities-Leading on all things design for their particular asset, liaising with the Stage 4 close out team and assisting elsewhere when required.-Management for their asset of all Design activities related to the shaft fit out incl. blockwork, fire-proofing, steelwork, doors, hatches, drainage, etc. and architectural design of the shafts and headhouses incl. misc. steel works, façade/cladding, roofing systems. You will also be involved with the integration of MEP systems.-Liaison with design consultant, MEP team, Design Integrator, Engineering team, Construction team, QA team, Commercial team, Planning team and Cost control to provide relevant design input as required.-Responsible for raising Non-Conformance Records (NCRs) and associated Defects as required, and assisting with the resolutions to ensure a 'best for project' solution is sought.Experience Required:-Educated to degree level or higher (preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc) and hold a relevant professional qualification.-Experience in project-based design and management across all project stages.-Good knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements, along with MEP interfaces.-Experience of large complex projects where involvement with multi-discipline integration was required.-Good understanding of the NEC contract and have experience in its application.-Have an appreciation of BIM and the 3D environment, and have an understanding of digital engineering in design, construction and handover phases.-Thorough understanding of managing design related project risks.-Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.-Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices-Strong communication and leadership skills, as well as being a Team Player.-Sustained Continuing Professional Development.TPBN1_UKTJ