Assistant Design Manager/Engineer – £42,000 + Package – Oxford Street, London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking an Assistant Design Manager/Engineer to oversee design packages and coordinate with various engineering teams. This role, based in London, involves working closely with contractors to ensure project success. The candidate should have a degree or relevant experience, and a CSCS card is essential. With competitive pay and opportunities for career growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Rail/Civil Rail projects for at least 1 year.
• CSCS Card is essential.
• Engineering and architectural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design packages and engineering changes on site.
• Coordinate input from designers’ representatives.
• Ensure integration and approval of design elements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree Qualified

Tools

Asite

Job description

Assistant Design Manager/Engineer – £42,000 + Package – Oxford Street, London

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Salary: £42,000 + Package

Location: London

Region: London

Summary of Role:

• PTS – Desirable
• CSCS Card – Essential
• Degree Qualified – Preferred
• Experience with a Sub/Main Contractor in a Rail/Civil Rail Project for at least 1 year

The station upgrade is with a main contractor taking full design responsibility. The majority of the design intent is complete, and infrastructure work is underway. The role involves managing interfaces with various design organizations and the onsite engineering team, closing out design packages including architectural and highway works, and managing subcontractor design elements through the design integration and approval process. The assistant design manager/engineer will also manage the input of designers’ representatives on site and handle engineering changes that occur during the project.

They will work within a team of engineers and architects under the guidance of the Engineering Manager and Design Manager. The role includes managing the delivery of design information from lead designers or subcontractors, monitoring program performance, reviewing technical submissions, overseeing interdisciplinary integration, and managing formal submissions to the client.

The role also involves managing queries and responses (RFIs and NCRs) between the client, site, and subcontract designers. There will be opportunities to collaborate with construction, planning, and engineering teams to identify and implement value engineering and risk reduction strategies.

While primarily office-based, regular site visits are required. The role involves extensive use of the project extranet and contract management system (Asite). Training will be provided for software use.

The role requires interaction with various engineering and architectural disciplines. While specialized knowledge is not necessary, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills are essential. The ability to analyze engineering problems logically and apply engineering fundamentals is important. Some engineering and architectural experience is preferred.

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