Design Manager

Smart 4 EPC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Design Manager to lead the MEPHFC design team for the HS2 gateway station project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and over 2 years of experience in design management within the rail industry. This position requires excellent leadership, technical assurance skills, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams. The role is based on-site 3 days a week, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the rail industry.
• Member of an engineering institute with Professional Registration.
• Proven capability in managing design for rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team to deliver MEPHFC designs.
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure contract deliverables.
• Establish Technical Assurance processes and maintain project governance.

Skills

Team leadership

Design management

Project management

Technical assurance

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

My Client are providing comprehensive turn-key services for London's state‑of‑the‑art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Design Manager to join my clients Design Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail station building services design and coordination.

As a Design Manager, you will be a senior member of the team and will be required to support the Associate Director, who leads the MEPHFC team. You will lead and manage Engineers and be responsible for the production and delivery of MEPHFC designs. We are looking for someone who's dedicated, diligent, and driven, and will take this challenge head on, being an important part of a dynamic team with big ambitions. You will be based on site 3 days a week at our Design office at Elephant & Castle.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff.
• Manage internal and external resources to produce outputs/deliverables in line with contract requirements and client expectations.
• Establish and manage Technical Assurance processes, in line with project and client requirements, and rail industry norms and best practice.
• Retain full control of project programmes, interrogate supply chain programmes and challenge slippage. Work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation measures.
• Manage CEM and CREs to ensure governance in compliance with NR‑L2‑RSE‑02009 (Engineering Management for Projects).
• Set and maintain high standards in the production of design deliverables, ensuring information is clear and concise, and risk free. Nurturing a get it right first‑time culture within the team.
• Proactively review design documentation to ensure construction risks are mitigated at the design stage.
• Manage the engineering team for production of design drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with British Standards & Eurocodes, across projects ranging from GRIP 1 to GRIP 5 / RIBA 2 to 5 / ES1‑3.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Member of an engineering institute and has Engineering Council Professional Registration
• Experience in Engineering / Technical functions, working in Design Management, with at least 2 years' experience in the rail industry
• Proven capability in managing design for rail projects, especially in multi-disciplinary environments
• Exemplary management skills with the ability to support, mentor and manage a project team of engineers and technicians
• Experience of multi‑disciplinary design and coordination, and the delivery of projects to a high quality, throughout all design stages
• Ability to find solutions to engineering problems