Job Introduction
Reporting to the Stage 4 West Lead, you will be responsible for the Design Management on HS2 Lot S1 or Lot S2, ensuring the design is delivered to an acceptable standard of quality in-line with commercial and programme expectations.
Working with SCS’s design partners, you will plan the delivery for your design elements, defining the detailed scope and enforcing a progressive approach to technical assurance. You will manage day-to-day interactions with internal (e.g. Construction Teams, Logistics etc.) and external interfaces, with the customer and third-party stakeholders (e.g. Network Rail, London Underground, Thames Water etc.). You will ensure the production of the design deliverables by our design partners meets the correct quality, contract, safety, time and cost requirements. You will also work closely with the other design managers, to ensure coordination of design elements throughout the contract and to identify change.
Main Responsibilities
Design Coordination & Delivery
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Work closely with the Delivery Team to ensure design outputs are fully aligned with the construction strategy and sequencing.
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Ensure temporary case requirements are fully considered within the design, including coordination and integration of temporary works designs where required.
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Track the progress of design documentation, ensuring timely delivery in line with programme milestones.
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Facilitate regular design reviews with construction teams, the client (HS2), and other stakeholders.
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Support Design Lead(s) in reviewing design resources, deliverables, and performance reporting.
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Manage design deliverables in line with project schedules and budgets.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate design risks and opportunities.
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Drive value engineering and design optimisation to improve efficiency.
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Prepare, update, and maintain the design programme on a monthly basis, including progress tracking and forecasting.
Technical Assurance & Compliance
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Coordinate technical assurance requirements in line with HS2 standards and processes.
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Ensure design management plans and assurance plans are implemented and adhered to within the assigned area of responsibility.
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Maintain compliance with relevant engineering standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
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Demonstrate commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
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Implement the requirements of the Safety Management System within the area of responsibility.
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Ensure that Construction Teams, Subcontractors, and Suppliers have access to and understand relevant HSE requirements.
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Promote a strong safety culture and ensure teams are kept informed of any relevant updates, risks, or issues.
Stakeholder & Interface Management
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Liaise internally with Construction, Stage 4 and 5 design suppliers
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Manage external interfaces with HS2 Ltd, subcontractors, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
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Maintain close coordination with other Design Managers to ensure alignment across all design activities and interfaces.
Team Development
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Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior team members
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Contribute to the development of team capability and continuous improvement in design management practices.
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Present lessons learned in biweekly Stage 4 Design team meetings
The Ideal Candidate
Required:
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Must have previous design management experience
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Degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (or related subject)
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Holder of a relevant professional qualification (IEng or CEng), or close to obtaining a professional qualification
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Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
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Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
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Relevant CSCS Card
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Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and CDM Regulations
Desirable:
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Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
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Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
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Experience of working as a design manager for a contractor on a major project
About The Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
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A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
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Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
