Senior Design Manager

SYSTRA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Design Manager in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Discipline. This role offers the chance to lead design management for high-profile rail infrastructure projects in West London, ensuring compliance and quality in MEPHFC designs. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, you will collaborate with diverse teams, manage complex interfaces, and drive results in a dynamic environment. This innovative firm values technical excellence and teamwork, providing a supportive atmosphere for career development and personal growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in infrastructure design, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Electric Car Scheme

Flexible Benefits

Wellness Programme

Paid Charity Work Days

Social Calendar Events

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field required.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience preferred.
• Significant experience in senior design delivery roles essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage design delivery for MEPHFC in high-profile rail projects.
• Coordinate between construction teams and design managers.
• Ensure compliance with design responsibilities and quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

MEPHFC Systems Knowledge

Construction Design Regulations

Education

Degree in Engineering or Related Discipline

Chartered Engineer Membership

HNC or HND in Engineering (if experience is significant)

Tools

3D Modeling Software

Data Sheets Manipulation Tools

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA are immediately hiring for a Senior Design Manager - MEPHFC to join our team in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Discipline, focusing on supporting one of our most high profile joint venture rail infrastructure projects, based in West London.

The MEPHFC Senior Design Manager reports through the Design Delivery Manager to the Lead Design Manager, who is the accountable person for the compliant design being constructed, tested and handed over in line with the accepted program of works.

The SDM is the first point of contact for MEPHFC design matters between all Construction Partner delivery teams and package contractors, Design Management and the Consultant, using existing processes, procedures, plans and strategies to deliver assured MEPHFC designs to construction teams. Managing a team of Design Managers, the SDM balances own and the team’s priorities throughout peaks and troughs of demand.

Missions/Main Duties

• Review and acceptance of Consultant’s program and cost reporting relevant to MEPHFC.
• Timely resolution of interfaces between MEPHFC and all other disciplines and work packages.
• Support the Design team from design management and delivery perspective.
• Raising and responding to GCs, EWs, RFIs and EIs / CEs that impact the MEPHFC design, but with supply chain and with the employer.
• Management of the change resulting from maturing HS2 and Network Rail rail systems.
• Liaise with Designers and Subcontractors to manage the acceptance of design related deliverables.
• Review submissions for quality, interfacing and completeness.
• Ensure constructability reviews are held prior to design submissions.
• Ensure Value Engineering opportunities are developed through the approved process.
• Support technical change through the approved change control procedures.
• Act as the lead MEPH design management point of contact for the Subcontractor’s design to other departments, e.g. Commercial, Planning, Controls and Delivery, as well as the Consultant.
• Lead on the coordination of programme interfaces between FRC, structural, architectural and MEPHFC suppliers.
• Monitor compliance with the design responsibilities for the MEPHFC scope through the subcontractor’s works and design submissions.
• Manage the coordination of detailed design between the Consultant, the Construction Partner, subcontractors and their suppliers.
• Manage and implement change through the subcontractors technical assurance process.
• Support Package team in identification and implementation of Value Engineering opportunities.
• Provide Interfacing point of contact for MEPHFC disciplines to other Design Managers, Construction department, subcontractors and Package Managers.
• Manage the field change process for approval of changes by the Consultant and instruction of.

Profile/Skills

• Educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically Engineering discipline (or related). A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND, may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a senior design delivery role can be demonstrated.
• Chartered Engineer / Membership of an appropriate professional institution or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience on rail projects across London Underground, Network Rail, Crossrail and TFL.
• Good understanding of MEPHFC systems.
• Experienced dealing with MEPHFC designers, contractors and subcontractors as well as clients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including writing and presenting.
• Capable of organising and developing your work with minimal supervision, managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• Engages with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives.
• Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• Possesses sound analytical ability, appreciating complex delivery issues and situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility in thought and approach, managing multiple competing demands within the wider strategic context.
• Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized organisation.
• Strong IT skills including effective data sheets manipulation and navigating and controlling process for 3D models.
• A good working knowledge of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
• Commitment to developing own and others professional and industry knowledge.
• High level of personal responsibility. Adaptable and flexible approach to different project requirements.
• Ability to lead development of detailed solutions to engineering problems.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee-led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: [e-mail] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.