Depot Design Manager, Calvert

Ferrovial; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Depot Design Manager to oversee the design delivery of major railway infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess extensive experience in managing complex railway depot designs and interactions with various stakeholders. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for ensuring the timely delivery of optimized design solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing railway depot designs and large railway station projects.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, MEP, and railway engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall design delivery from Scheme Design through to As-built stage.
• Coordinate and lead design teams and manage design issues.
• Review design delivery performance, including cost and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Railway Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Depot Design Manager

Reports to: Engineering Director

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 of experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions: Airports, Highways, Construction, and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial is committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions to create value for society, clients, investors, and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK has 7 major infrastructure projects across the UK, including HS2 Enabling Works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE), and Farringdon Station.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the overall design delivery of the Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot, from Scheme Design through Detailed Design, fabrication/manufacturing designs, construction, and As-built stage.
2. Coordinate and lead the design for the Calvert IMD (Buildings, railway elements, and other facilities), supervising Designers and specialist subcontractors/suppliers during design, construction, and handover. Ensure integration of PW and TW design stages, design assurance, and management of digital deliverables, aligned with the project programme, cost, and client requirements.
3. Secure design deliverables for Permanent Works approvals, coordinating with Temporary Works designs, and support obtaining such approvals through stakeholder engagement.
4. Attend weekly meetings with the construction team, design team, and client in Birmingham, Calvert, and London. Chair meetings for Calvert IMD design issues and manage mitigation strategies.
5. Support and coordinate with the Calvert construction team on design issues, engaging subcontractors, designers, and suppliers regarding fabrication designs.
6. Assist the client in identifying changes, risks, and opportunities, striving for efficiencies and cost savings. Lead the assessment of optimizations and liaise with commercial, planning, and design delivery teams.
7. Provide technical input and support for commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
8. Coordinate closely with the Engineering Director, Track design lead, and delivery directors to ensure timely, optimized design delivery aligned with client requirements.
9. Manage all interfaces (internal and external) to ensure an integrated, constructible design, documenting interface management.
10. Review and report on design delivery performance, including cost, programme, scope, progress, change, compliance, and governance, with support from project controls and commercial teams.
11. Oversee the delivery of technical assurance during design, construction, and handover, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.

Key Skills and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or Architecture.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, zoning regulations, building systems, and site requirements.
• Experience managing railway depot designs and large railway station or complex building projects.
• Strong understanding of disciplines: architectural design, MEP, and railway engineering.
• Experience managing designers, liaising with third parties, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Excellent 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, valuing a team from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.