Principal Design Manager – Rail & Tunnel Systems

Costain Group PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Design Manager to manage and lead their design team. This position involves ensuring that design projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting technical requirements. Applicants should have significant experience in civil engineering, particularly in rail systems, and be a chartered member of a professional institute. The role focuses on collaboration, quality assurance, and innovative problem-solving within a complex engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate experience in infrastructure or related industry.
• Authority in design and construction process models.
• Experience in design and assurance processes on rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team to ensure designs are delivered on time and budget.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with HS2 and stakeholders.
• Manage design change and work with procurement teams.

Skills

Collaboration with delivery teams

Creative problem-solving

Understanding of design processes

Contractual negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management

Chartered member of professional institute

Project Management training

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Design Manager to manage and lead their design team. This position involves ensuring that design projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting technical requirements. Applicants should have significant experience in civil engineering, particularly in rail systems, and be a chartered member of a professional institute. The role focuses on collaboration, quality assurance, and innovative problem-solving within a complex engineering environment.