Design Manager
Located in Liverpool OR Oxford
Permanent position
Salary is competitive with benefits / package

JOB SUMMARY:

My client is currently recruiting for a Design Manager to work for the Rail business unit, which is for an ambitious and talented Design Manager.

The Design Manager will manage the design aspects of tenders and projects in progress. The Design Manager will have previous experience on multidiscipline civil engineering projects, ideally within the Rail sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Assist in the selection and appointment of design consultant, as required.
• Understand the design scope of works.
• Ensure designs are produce in a timely manner to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor design process and provide update to the project manager.
• Ensure designs are complete including drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Liaise with the site team to provide buildability input.
• Establish temporary works (TW) requirements and liaise with site team to produce TW design briefs.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with contract requirements and works information.
• Lead design meetings
• Identify design interfaces with team and specialists and manage them.
• Ensure that all operations carried out within our area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard
• Maintain professional approach positively reflecting the image of the company

REQUIREMENTS:

• HND/HNC/Degree
• Membership of relevant Professional Institute i.e. CIOB
• Ability to lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable
• Design service for the Client at Bid/Delivery stage
• Experience in the Rail sector
• Experience on both single stage tenders and preferred terms work
• Procurement routes
• Experience on bidding and winning work

If this is of interest then please apply with your most up to date copy of your CV.

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