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Design Project Manager

Ref no. BHN567227
Salary £55,000 - £70,000/annum
Location Birmingham, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

Exciting opportunity to work on HS2, in a role of influence and impact.

Permanent only, Birmingham based (will be 3 days in site office min)

Salary Range dependant on experience and if Chartered etc

Key skills required for this role

Rail Design Project Manager HS2

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Rail Design Project Manager HS2

Job description

Design Project Manager

Business Sector/Discipline: Rail
Type of Job: Permanent

Job Summary


Our client is seeking a Design Project Manager to join their team for the Curzon Street Station Project. As a Design Project Manager, you will support the Head of Design, ensuring consistency across the Design and Engineering group in terms of project management, contract administration, programme management, change control, and overall progress reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the AWJV design contract, including cost control and contract administration activities.
  • Coordinate management of communications (EWs, GCs, CEs, TQs) and provide responses.
  • Manage project-wide design scope and design change, maintaining records of changes.
  • Manage the design programme and programme changes.
  • Support Design Delivery Managers in cost and programme reviews.
  • Assist in regular design status reporting.
  • Liaise closely with the Consultant Design PM and HS2 Design PM to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
  • Responsible for the implementation of TACs, instruction to the Consultant, and preparation of quotations.
  • Ensure TIDP's and MIDP's are produced in a timely manner and tracked through the assurance process.
  • Ensure consistency across all design work packages with respect to contract administration, reporting, programme, change, and quality.
  • Collaborate with the consultant to deliver best value design services.

Values and Cultural Fit


Our client is looking for a Design Project Manager who demonstrates exemplary values and cultural fit. This includes exhibiting leadership, integrity, and technical competencies such as excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Engages with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicates confidently with a positive impact.
  • Drives results by persevering in the face of adversity.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional and industry knowledge.
  • Displays sound analytical ability.
  • Manages multiple competing demands within the wider strategic context.

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

  • Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized engineering organisation.
  • Educated to degree or higher level in a numerate discipline, typically Engineering (or related).
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body, typically Chartered member of the Institute of Civil Engineering or equivalent.


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