Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Design Manager to join our Infrastructure team in Essex. This role will be responsible for the management of a number of design packages, as well as other general design management duties, working closely with other technical disciplines.
What you'll do:
1. Be responsible for managing key packages of design work including highways (geometry, pavement, VRS etc.), non-motorised user (NMU) routes, drainage and technology.
2. Lead design interfaces between Skanska and other Delivery Partners.
3. Lead design interfaces with Kent County Council.
4. Be responsible for management of design in line with the Design Management Plan.
5. Monitor design maturity and provide support to the commercial teams.
6. Work closely with the Construction Delivery Lead to provide constructability input and guidance to the designers.
7. Lead and support the implementation of design innovations and efficiencies for both cost and carbon.
8. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and the client to ensure designs are reviewed and accepted and that project processes and risk procedures are followed correctly.
What you'll bring to the role:
9. Design Management experience of working on a major multi-disciplinary infrastructure project.
10. Experience of reviewing and navigating 3D models and Microsoft Office.
11. Experience in the use of information management tools such as ProjectWise, BC and SharePoint.
12. This opportunity requires legal right to work in the UK.
13. Highways design management experience, including experience in drainage and highway technology.