Depot Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the delivery of a major infrastructure project. This role involves managing the design processes from initial stages through to completion, ensuring compliance with building codes and standards. You will coordinate with various teams, manage interfaces, and lead efforts in optimizing design solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large railway station buildings or complex structures.
• Understanding of building construction and site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall design delivery from scheme to as-built stage.
• Coordinate design with construction teams and stakeholders.
• Review design delivery performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Building codes and standards knowledge

Railway depot design management

Architectural design principles

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Location: London Office and Buckinghamshire

About Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the overall design delivery of the Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot, from Scheme Design stage through Detailed Design, fabrication/manufacturing designs, construction and As-built stage.
• Responsible for coordinating and leading the design for the Calvert IMD (Buildings, railway elements and all other facilities), closely supervising the Designers and specialist design subcontractors/suppliers during the design, construction and handover of the works. Including integration of PW and any TW design stages, integration of design assurance and managing the delivery of the associated digital deliverables, in line with the construction and overall project programme, cost and client requirements.
• Responsible for the design deliverables for securing the Permanent Works consents (and its coordination with Temporary Works designs), and support obtaining such consents through engagement with the Stakeholders / Consenting team/individuals.
• Attending the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham, Calvert and/or London. Attending / chairing meetings for Calvert IMD design issues and manage their mitigation.
• Support and coordinate with the Calvert construction team any design issues, engaging with their key subcontractors and the Designers, as well with the suppliers in respect of fabrication designs.
• Support the client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings. Lead on the definition and assessment of optimizations and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.)
• Close liaison with the Engineering Director and the Track design lead and delivery directors, to ensure the integration of Contractor’s design, management of interfaces, and design delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is essential.
• Lead the management of all interfaces (internal and external, including consenting as required) to ensure an integrated and constructible design, and evidencing the adequate interface management.
• Responsible for reviewing and reporting design delivery performance for the Calvert IMD (to include cost, programme, contract, scope, progress, change, compliance, governance etc.), in liaison and with support from the project controls and commercial teams.
• Manages the progressive delivery of technical assurance during design, construction and handover. Ensures compliance with the CDM Regulations.

Key skills and experience

• Understanding and knowledge of building codes and standards, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements.
• Experience in managing railway depot designs; experience in managing large railway station buildings or other complex buildings
• Demonstrable knowledge of the application, principles, coordination of disciplines: architectural design, MEP and railway engineering.
• Experience in managing designers, managing liaison with third parties, stakeholders and other contractors.
• Very good communication and organizational skills

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.