Assistant Design Manager

SCS JV; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

SCS Railways is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support the HS2 London Tunnels project. You will manage shop drawings, coordinate with Design Managers, and ensure quality deliverables align with programme and commercial expectations.

You will lead design reviews, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental policies while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil engineering or similar.
• Professional qualification (IEng/CEng) or close to obtaining one.
• Experience on a major project for a contractor is required.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, document control).
• CSCS Card.
• Training in health & safety and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Review client documentation and provide input into the design process.
• Track and review design documentation.
• Coordinate the review of documentation with SCS teams.
• Assist Design Leads in reviewing design resources and outputs.
• Ensure design management and assurance plans are followed.
• Follow Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Ensure teams and subcontractors have access to relevant policies.
• Liaise with Construction Team, QA and Cost Control.
• Coordinate with HS2, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Engineering principles

Contract law understanding

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar

IEng or CEng or close to obtaining

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Document control system

CSCS Card

Job description

# Assistant Design Manager### Job IntroductionReporting to the SCS Design Lot Lead, you will be responsible for the management with the CAT III checker in close liaison with all Design Managers in the Area as well as the CAT III Manager in the Core. The role also encompasses the management around the shop drawings, engaging with the Package Managers, Design Managers, Design House, Site, and sub-contractors/suppliers if required.Design Management of a selection of design elements 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 the design partners, you will forecast and plan the design delivery for your design elements. 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.**Flexible working:**We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.### Role Responsibility* Reviewing client documentation and providing timely input into the design process* Tracking and reviewing design documentation* Coordinating the review of documentation with the relevant SCS teams* Assisting the Design Lead(s) in the review of design resources and outputs* Ensure that relevant design management plans and assurance plans are adhered to, within area of responsibility* Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies* Implement the relevant requirements of the Safety Management System within their area of responsibility* Ensure that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the relevant Health and Safety as well as Environmental Policy and are kept informed of relevant developments and issues* Internal liaison with the Construction Team, QA team and Cost Control* External liaison with HS2, Subcontractors / Suppliers and Stakeholders, close co-ordination with the Design Manager required* Manage, mentor and develop junior team members and graduate engineers### The Ideal Candidate* Degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar.* Holder of a relevant professional qualification (IEng or CEng), or close to obtaining a professional qualification* Experience working in a similar capacity for a contractor on a major project is required* Strong understanding of Engineering Principles* Knowledge and Understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training* Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.* Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).* Relevant CSCS Card* Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management### About the CompanyThe 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 servicesThe 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:****To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:*** *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** *Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role*SCS Railways(C) OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to| | || - | - || Salary | Competitive || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | scsrail/TP/76/4367 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 17 November, 2026 || Job Category | Projectwide Services || Business Unit | Design Management || Location | London - Euston, United Kingdom || Posted on | 5 October, 2026 |### Spread the word