Job summary

Our client is a Global consultancy, who are seconding a Design Manager into Oxford Station project with a client.

The position requires 3 days a week in Oxford.

Key skills required for this role

Rail, Design Manager, Stations

Important

Design Manager, Civils, Rail

Job description

Our client, a prominent firm in the rail sector, is currently seeking a Technical Design Manager with a civil engineering background to lead the Oxford Station project. This is a permanent role requiring 2-3 days a week working from the Network Rail offices in Oxford. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring compliance with Network Rail processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality rail station projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the design phase of multidiscipline rail projects, ensuring all design work meets Network Rail specifications and standards
• Coordination of survey and design requirements, ensuring robust scope change control
• Coordinate internal suppliers, external sub-consultants, and surveyors, ensuring all designs are integrated
• Work collaboratively with a BIM Manager to provide an overarching federated model
• Ensure the project complies with Network Rail's Engineering Management for Projects (NR/L2/INI/02009)
• Undertake Designer Risk Logs Reviews and monitor the adoption of the 'CDM Principles of Prevention' by all "Designers" and within design submissions
• Support the safety assurance process, attend HAZOP/HAZID workshops and collate documentation
• Input into project programme updates, interrogate supply chain programmes and challenge slippage; develop and implement mitigation measures
• Support monthly progress and commercial reporting
• Support the construction phase with on-site design cover, responding to technical queries

Job Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent level of experience
• Educated to degree level in an Engineering related subject or equivalent level of experience
• Demonstrable experience of programme and design management within the railway industry
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution
• Experience in managing multidiscipline teams and team members
• Clear and concise leadership skills across a multidiscipline team and organisation
• Ability to lead a team and motivate team members across various functions

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday
• Pension scheme with 4% contribution from the employee and 5% from the employer
• Bonus of 8%
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance at 4 times salary

If you are an experienced Technical Design Manager looking for a new opportunity to lead a prestigious project and further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Oxford.