Senior Design Manager

BAM UK & Ireland Enabling Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland Enabling Services Limited is seeking two Senior Design Managers for the HS2 Track infrastructure project in Birmingham. The roles involve managing the design processes for infrastructure maintenance and overall project coordination, aiming for safety, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in civil engineering, possess strong leadership skills, and have a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/car allowance/travel allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Professionally qualified, preferably a Chartered Engineer.
• Experience in design and/or engineering management of Buildings and Rail Depot.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process, ensuring safety and compliance with specifications.
• Promote best practices in health, safety, and sustainability.
• Coordinate design processes and manage approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

BIM

3D Design

Job description

We are now recruiting for two Senior Design Managers to to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project at the initial design phase which will run concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are now at their peak. The team will be ready to mobilise as soon as the civil works are complete and will operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure, designed to manage interfaces and resolve any program conflicts. The members will work together on design, access, resources, and logistics to achieve shared goals for cost and schedule.

Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you’ll play a key role working closely with the Design and Delivery Teams, Design partners and Alliance members. Two roles exist; one to develop and lead the design for Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD), and another to operate as route-wide on all sections between Birmingham and London.

Your work environment

• The role will be based out of our Central Birmingham office.
  BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, cost, time, buildability and appropriate quality matters.
• Manage the design process to ensure that the design solution developed for each element of the depot is safe, efficient to build, compliant with the contract Specification and delivered to schedule within budget.
• Promote use of engineering expertise and modern methods of construction to add value to design development.
• Implement 3D design delivery strategy to inform and deliver the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP) requirements.
• Input into internal, client & external engineering workshops & steering groups.
• Perform reviews of technical proposals.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risks
• Manage design programme, monitoring and reporting via programme updates, trackers & progress meetings
• Obtaining of relevant documentation and approvals by relevant bodies, designers and relevant stakeholders
• Interface with both NR and relevant stakeholders
• Providing expert guidance and technical support, you will work closely with both clients and project teams to identify and mitigate risks, as well as ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and planning requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the design by considering how to improve safety, incorporate buildability, improve quality, and provide best value compliant solutions.
• Co-ordinate the whole design process, managing change, information approvals and working closely with the client, employer's representatives, design team and legislative bodies.
• Organising and chairing design co-ordination and design progress meetings with the design team and supply chain, ensuring that design risk assessments are produced.
• Prepare minutes, notes and reports as required to ensure effective communication and accurate records are maintained.
• Managing the document control process, supported by a document controller.

Who are we looking for?

• Strong leadership and management skills, with a positive and collaborative approach
• Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent
• Professionally Qualified, preferably a Chartered Engineer
• Experience in design and/or engineering management of Buildings and Rail Depot
• Knowledge of design procedures and standards
• Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Knowledge of the work process in design offices through successful experience of design delivery coordination including MEP, Fire and Security
• A wide and varied experience of the construction process through concept and detailed design to practical construction phase and handover. An understanding of the planning and technical skills necessary to undertake the role.
• A good commercial understanding of contracts, procurement routes and risk management.
• Good collaborative planning skills.
• Thorough understanding of 3D design and BIM, with a desire to drive improvements and benefits through embracing digital construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both at the personal level and more formal reporting level.
• Practical experience of harmonising design and quality requirements with buildability and a strong desire to problem solve are essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

In Short

• Industry Construction & Property
• Founded 1865
• Location Camberley, Surrey
• Company size 1000 - 4999

We are BAM

We imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work and thrive.

Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why we think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It’s how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society.

Restless in our pursuit of better, we work collaboratively with our partners to unlock what’s possible, together. That's because we believe in actions, not words.

And that’s why we’re on a mission to make possible.

How We Work

As part of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction and civil engineering groups in Europe, we are a growing multi-billion-euro business. Guided by strong values, we partner with ambitious clients who share our vision and are excited by its potential. Together, our determination helps break new ground, drives real social impact and futureproofs communities.

Forming part of the BAM UK & Ireland Division, BAM Nuttall is a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services employing over 3,000 people and is fully focused on delivering quality infrastructure projects on behalf of all our customers.

Thinking differently to deliver better infrastructure is achievable thanks to our great people – they are at the heart of everything we do. We nurture great teams by encouraging, educating and investing in incredible people. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives, leaving a legacy we’re all proud of.

We support our people to work flexibly, maximise their talents and progress their careers, so they can lead fulfilling lives at home and at work.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and respect runs through everything we do. We want everyone to have a sense of belonging here at BAM, where they can contribute to our fantastic projects, share experiences with their colleagues, and have their voice heard.

Our Values

At BAM, we are united by our values. They sit at the heart of what we do – from how we innovate – to how we interact.

It is these values that lay the foundations for our success:

• We are Reliable – we deliver what we promise with a focus on quality
• We are Inclusive – we seek out new perspectives take inspiration from inclusion
• We are Sustainable – we are all responsible for building a sustainable tomorrow and it drives us forward
• We are Collaborative – we listen and include communities, colleagues, clients and supply chain in our decisions because together we thriveWe take Ownership – because we know that great outcomes start with taking responsibility and pride in our work

Benefits

Depending on your role, when you join us you could have access to:

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Flexible benefits pot
• Personal and Professional Development programmes

Open a World of possibilities

Join us in Making Possible