Design Delivery Lead – HS2 Civil (Assistant)

SCS Railways; 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

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.