Sector and Location
Rail / Civil Engineering — Barnsley or York (Eastern Region)
About AmcoGiffen
AmcoGiffen has a proven reputation for delivering innovative civil engineering and infrastructure solutions. Our diverse projects include rail enhancements, bridges, highways, flood mitigation, environmental infrastructure, and energy projects. Working with clients such as Network Rail, local authorities, and energy providers, we foster a collaborative environment committed to excellence and sustainability.
Role: Design Manager
Lead the design management process within project teams, ensuring delivery aligns with client specifications and governance standards.
Tender Stage Responsibilities
* Review Tender / Remit documentation and establish AmcoGiffen design scope and responsibilities, including identification of BIM requirements.
* Review procedures and suggest improvements.
* Assist with the consultant selection process and ensure AmcoGiffen design scope is allocated to an appropriate designer.
* Prepare the Design Brief.
* Ensure an appropriate Category of Design Check is identified.
* Agree on the design programme and monitor the progress of design through the pre‑contract phase.
* Act as the main interface between the Design Consultant and the bid or project team, ensuring the flow of information.
* Review quotations or proposals from designers against the design brief and ensure all required scope items are priced and programmed.
* Communicate project risks and design assumptions to the bid team.
* Identify and raise Technical Queries for design and BIM related items.
* Assist with reviewing CDM Competency Assessments from designers.
* Assist with writing or preparing Tender submission responses.
Contract Stage Responsibilities
* Conduct and facilitate the Design Start‑up Meeting.
* Assist the commercial team in preparing information for the designer appointment.
* Complete the Design/Engineering Management Plan.
* Ensure information required to complete design is identified and exchanged at the appropriate time and in accordance with the project BIM Execution Plan where applicable.
* Ensure the design is checked and certified appropriately.
* Challenge the design consultant on residual risks and communicate them to the Project Delivery Team.
* Monitor the progress of design delivery against the agreed programme.
* Conduct interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
* Identify and raise Technical Queries or Requests for Information for design and BIM related items.
* Conduct Design Reviews.
* Ensure changes are identified and managed in accordance with the change procedure, working with the commercial teams.
* Review designer performance and record scores in the performance database.
Ideal Candidate
* Experience as a Design Manager in a multi‑disciplinary rail and civils contracting environment.
* Extensive experience managing multi‑disciplinary civil and rail projects.
* Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
* Knowledge of electrical disciplines related to solar and EV projects is advantageous.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary negotiable based on experience.
* Company vehicle or allowance.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
* Up to 3 volunteering days annually.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Private medical insurance (family cover available).
* Life insurance, cash plan, and rewards programmes.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
* Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in Leadership and more.
* A safe and inclusive working environment.
* Employee forums and support networks.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone. We are committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and our customers. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people‑first perspective, we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We provide mental health first aid training and an employee assistance programme that offers 24‑hour, 7‑day‑a‑week counselling and advice services.
Contact
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
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