Design Manager - Rail

Egis; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm seeks a highly skilled Design Manager for their London office. The role involves managing complex rail projects, leading engineering teams, and ensuring high standards in design deliverables. Candidates should have extensive experience in design management within the rail industry and a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering/technical functions, particularly in design management within the rail industry.
• Proven capability in managing rail project designs, especially in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering teams in the UK and internationally to deliver track design.
• Managing internal and external resources to produce outputs aligned with contract requirements.

Skills

Engineering

Design Management

Project Coordination

BIM

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D Models

Job description

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Company Description
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm. We collaborate with our clients across transport, energy, and the built environment to foster a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. With over 50 years of experience, Egis has a team of 20,500 employees in more than 120 countries. Joining us means sharing our values as a people-first company committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we deliver iconic projects that connect people, protect the environment, and meet emission reduction targets. Our projects range from motorways and tramways to nuclear power plants and smart cities, helping clients solve complex challenges and promote climate-responsible growth.

Egis Transport Solutions, part of the Egis Group, specializes in guided urban transport and heavy rail, including systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, civil engineering, and environmental aspects.

This role is based in our London office.

Job Description
We seek a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Design Manager to join the Egis Transport Solutions Team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex high-speed and conventional rail projects.

As a Design Manager, you will be a senior team member supporting the Project Director, leading engineering teams in the UK and internationally to deliver track design. We are looking for someone dedicated, diligent, and driven to take on this challenge as part of a dynamic team with ambitious goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing clear vision and direction by leading a high-performing team through effective management, development, and empowerment of staff.
2. Managing internal and external resources to produce outputs aligned with contract requirements and client expectations.
3. Maintaining control over project programs, analyzing supply chain schedules, and developing mitigation strategies.
4. Managing CEM and CREs (or equivalents) to ensure compliance with HS2 and Network Rail standards.
5. Ensuring high standards in design deliverables, promoting a get-it-right-first-time culture.
6. Reviewing design documentation proactively to mitigate construction risks during the design phase.
7. Overseeing the production of design drawings, calculations, reports, and documentation in accordance with British Standards & Eurocodes across various project stages.
8. Managing the coordination of design information in a 3D BIM environment.
9. Collaborating with external design organizations and parties, including the Principal Contractor.
10. Managing CDM and CSM-REA processes to ensure risks are mitigated to ALARP.
11. Producing and maintaining design trackers.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Degree in Engineering
• Membership in an engineering institute with Engineering Council Professional Registration
• Extensive experience in engineering/technical functions, particularly in design management within the rail industry
• Proven capability in managing rail project designs, especially in multidisciplinary environments
• Strong understanding of Track Systems from technical, design, installation, buildability, and maintenance perspectives
• Experience working on complex design and build projects, including joint ventures
• Excellent knowledge of rail engineering standards/regulations (HS2, Network Rail, CDM, CSM, RIR)
• Experience in multidisciplinary design coordination and delivering high-quality projects throughout all design stages
• Experience in engineering production environments
• Proficiency with 3D models in a BIM environment

Desirable:

• Knowledge of railway infrastructure, systems, and operations
• Membership of PWI
• Knowledge of British Standards, Rail Standards, and regulations (Network Rail, HS2, TfL)
• Understanding of NEC contracts and project communication

You must have the right to work in the UK

Additional Information
We are committed to our planet. Our work aims to leave a positive legacy by designing, engineering, and operating projects that shape a better future. Our Egis Foundation funds initiatives addressing the climate crisis and promotes education and social development for a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer that values diversity. Applications are assessed based on experience and suitability. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, listened to, and included.