Design Manager

Overview: My Client are providing comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Design Manager to join my clients Design Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail station building services design and coordination.

As a Design Manager, you will be a senior member of the team and will be required to support the Associate Director, who leads the MEPHFC team. You will lead and manage Engineers and be responsible for the production and delivery of MEPHFC designs. We are looking for someone who's dedicated, diligent, and driven, and will take this challenge head on, being an important part of a dynamic team with big ambitions. You will be based on site 3 days a week at our Design office at Elephant & Castle.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff.
Manage internal and external resources to produce outputs/deliverables in line with contract requirements and client expectations.
Establish and manage Technical Assurance processes, in line with project and client requirements, and rail industry norms and best practice.
Retain full control of project programmes, interrogate supply chain programmes and challenge slippage. Work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation measures.
Manage CEM and CREs to ensure governance in compliance with NR-L2-RSE-02009 (Engineering Management for Projects).
Set and maintain high standards in the production of design deliverables, ensuring information is clear and concise, and risk free. Nurturing a get it right first-time culture within the team.
Proactively review design documentation to ensure construction risks are mitigated at the design stage.
Manage the engineering team for production of design drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with British Standards & Eurocodes, across projects ranging from GRIP 1 to GRIP 5 / RIBA 2 to 5 / ES1-3.

Essential Criteria:

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Member of an engineering institute and has Engineering Council Professional Registration
Experience in Engineering / Technical functions, working in Design Management, with at least 2 years' experience in the rail industry
Proven capability in managing design for rail projects, especially in multi-disciplinary environments
Exemplary management skills with the ability to support, mentor and manage a project team of engineers and technicians
Experience of multi-disciplinary design and coordination, and the delivery of projects to a high quality, throughout all design stages
Ability to find solutions to engineering problems