Senior Design Managers

BAM UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Senior Design Managers for a pivotal role in the HS2 Track infrastructure project. This exciting opportunity involves leading design efforts at the Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot and coordinating across various sections from Birmingham to London. The ideal candidates will leverage their engineering expertise to implement innovative construction methods, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance throughout the design process. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity, sustainability, and collaboration, and contribute to building a sustainable future.

Benefits

Company car or allowances

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Experience in design and engineering management of buildings and rail depots.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead design coordination meetings and oversee document control.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Collaborative approach

Communication skills

Problem-solving orientation

Knowledge of design standards

Understanding of construction processes

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer preferred

Tools

BIM software

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

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

Your role

Reporting to the Engineering Lead, you will work closely with the Design and Delivery Teams, Design partners, and Alliance members. Two roles are available: one to develop and lead the design for Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD), and another to operate across all sections between Birmingham and London.

Your environment

• BAM offers flexible working policies.
• We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to foster a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities

• Establish and promote best practices in health, safety, sustainability, cost, time, buildability, and quality.
• Manage the design process to ensure safety, efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery within budget.
• Leverage engineering expertise and modern construction methods to add value.
• Implement 3D design delivery strategies aligned with BIM requirements.
• Participate in engineering workshops and review technical proposals.
• Develop awareness of SHE hazards and demonstrate commitment to risk minimization.
• Manage and report on the design programme, obtain necessary documentation and approvals, and interface with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, work closely with clients and teams, and identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Coordinate the design process, manage changes, and ensure effective communication.
• Lead design coordination meetings, produce minutes and reports, and oversee document control.
• Maintain professionalism with all project stakeholders.

Candidate profile

• Strong leadership and management skills, collaborative approach.
• Enthusiastic team player with decision-making confidence.
• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent; Chartered Engineer preferred.
• Experience in design and engineering management of buildings and rail depots.
• Knowledge of design standards, multidisciplinary coordination, and digital construction.
• Understanding of construction processes from concept to handover.
• Commercial acumen regarding contracts, procurement, and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and family-friendly policies.
• Company car or allowances, pension, private healthcare, life assurance.
• Holiday entitlement, wellbeing, volunteering, and development opportunities.

About us

BAM builds for communities with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, collaboration, reliability, and ownership. We aim to lead towards a sustainable future.

Application process

Contact Jonathan Schulte at BAM Nuttall for more info. We support inclusive recruitment and adjustments for applicants.