Role Summary
This role will be responsible for managing the design for a designated section of the railway, leading the design team to produce an integrated design which meets requirements. Providing quality assurance of design work delivered by supply chain, managing outputs of the design supply chain.
Working under the direction of the Design Director:
* Be responsible for providing a design service to the project, through managing and facilitating Technical Partner delivery.
Day to Day Responsibilities
* Administer the design process.
* Facilitate all project processes in the production of the design – assurance, change management, RFI's, BIM/Digital, CDM etc.
* Identify and fill any process gaps where needed.
* Ensure milestones are being met.
* Manage the completion of milestone tasks such as DRN comments and responses, IDC certificates and signatures, ECC production.
* Ensure that all processes meet safety, legal, and other standards.
* Maintain records in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
* Obtain design input information as required from within EWR or from external parties.
* Administer the RFI/TQ process within contractual timescales.
Performance management
* Work with the project stakeholders to understand design needs.
* Measure design programme performance against agreed targets.
* Measure cost performance against the agreed budget.
* Identify design, programme and delivery risks.
* Develop mitigation strategies for the risks and monitor their implementation.
* Identify blockers and manage their removal. Create a plan, find the right people, and manage to a conclusion.
* Work with the Principal Designer team to ensure that CDM risks are captured, communicated and resolved in line with agreed process and timescales.
General
* Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
* Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
* Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working as design manager within a complex, safety focused and regulated organisation with multiple complex interfaces, and delivering to time, budget and quality.
* Experience leading and/or participating in continuous improvement / innovation deployment in an engineering / construction environment.
* Strong communication and influencing skills to negotiate and balance the different needs of stakeholders in relation to the programme.
* A deep understanding of design management, risk and control.
* A good understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and ideas.
* Knowledge of all procurement activities on a construction project.
* Experience of project and programme management practices e.g. PRINCE2 or APM
* Experience of a construction environment and an understanding of its operational complexities.
* Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
* Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
* 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
* 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
* Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
* Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
* Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
* Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
* Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
* Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
Diversity and Inclusion
At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple - to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
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