Design Manager - Rail M&E

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in urban transport solutions is seeking a skilled Design Manager for their MEPHFC Design Team. The role involves leading engineering teams, managing rail design projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, strong leadership skills, and experience in rail design.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in engineering/technical roles, with at least 2 years in rail.
• Proven experience in managing rail design projects.
• Membership of an engineering institute and Engineering Council registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Engineers, ensuring high-quality MEPHFC designs.
• Manage resources and ensure compliance with contract and client expectations.
• Coordinate design information in a 3D BIM environment.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Design Assurance

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Egis Transport Solutions (ETS)

Brings together expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail: systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, stations, MEPHFC, civil engineering, environment, etc.

We seek a skilled, experienced, and motivated Design Manager for the Egis Transport Solutions MEPHFC Design Team. The ideal candidate has rail station building services design and coordination experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Engineers, ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality MEPHFC designs
• Support the Associate Director and oversee team development and empowerment
• Manage resources, ensure compliance with contract and client expectations
• Establish and oversee Technical Assurance processes
• Control project programmes, analyze supply chain, and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure governance with CEM and CREs in line with standards
• Maintain high standards in design deliverables, fostering a get-it-right-first-time culture
• Review design documentation for risk mitigation during construction
• Manage design outputs in accordance with British Standards & Eurocodes, across various project stages
• Coordinate design information in a 3D BIM environment
• Manage CDM and CSM-REA compliance, ensuring risks are minimized (ALARP)
• Produce and maintain design trackers and reports
• Manage RFIs, TQs, and project communications
• Coordinate engineering activities for affordable, safe, and environmentally responsible solutions
• Share knowledge and promote innovation within the group
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders

You will also work on:

• Bidding opportunities for UK and international rail projects
• Various projects across the UK and international transportation sectors

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Membership of an engineering institute and Engineering Council registration
• 5-10 years in engineering/technical roles, with at least 2 years in rail
• Proven experience in managing rail design projects
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and management skills
• Experience in multi-disciplinary design and project delivery
• Problem-solving abilities and design interface management
• Knowledge of design assurance and project scope understanding
• Ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of MEPHFC systems from multiple perspectives

Additional Information:

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