Rail Design Manager | BIM, Lean, Stakeholder Lead

Octavius Infrastructure

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 92,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working where possible

Birthday day off

Paternity & Maternity package

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure seeks a Design Manager to evolve rail capability in the Southern Region. You will oversee design delivery for the Access for All portfolio, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain cost-conscious, safe designs aligned with programme targets.

The role includes occasional site visits and collaboration with design partners and suppliers. You will lead BIM adoption, drive Lean improvements, mentor junior staff, and utilise NEC3 knowledge to administer contracts and drive secure

Qualifications

Engineering background with design management experience.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Knowledge of NEC3 contracts and ability to administer the contract.
Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Interface with design consultancies and the client to develop and drive a design programme.
Lead on increasing the use of BIM, technology and IT to improve efficiency.
Embrace Lean principles to drive out waste and improve processes.
Identify innovative approaches through collaboration on project delivery.
Ensure lessons learnt are captured and applied throughout the project life cycle.
Manage design programmes with focus on quality, design assurance, commercial performance and schedule.
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, design partners and suppliers.
Mentor junior team members as required.
Utilise NEC3 knowledge to administer contracts and oversee procurement/tendering.