If you are an ambitious Design Manager looking for a new challenge on a multi million pound Civil Engineering project and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.
What matters to us
* Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
* Management skills and confident when dealing with staff, clients, figures, design issues and programmes.
* Construction experience of at least 5 years working on or within heavy civils projects.
* Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project.
* Significant experience managing design on major civil engineering projects (£50m+).
* Strong understanding of UK design standards, regulatory frameworks, and assurance processes.
* Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing external design consultants.
Your contribution to our company
We are seeking an ambitious Design Manager to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.
* Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state‑of‑the‑art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space.
* The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.
* Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years.
* The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.
Requirements
* Take ownership and accountability for the technical requirements of the project solutions delivered throughout the project life cycle.
* Develop general processes with regards to Delivery, Review, Assurance, Progress Measurement, Document Control.
* Create and maintain the Design Deliverables Register which is the list of all historic, current, and future Design deliverables and reflects the scope and programme of the Design team.
* Create and maintain Design Assurance Documents.
* Create and issue on a monthly basis the Design Progress Tracker, to report the Design Progress Measurement.
* Report on KPIs for Deliverables.
* Identify and implement improvements to general processes.
* Provide training and support to the entire design Team to work to the set‑up processes.
* Ensure a consistent general approach throughout the Design Team.
* Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes.
* Manage the interface with external or in‑house design teams on behalf of the Project Manager.
* Represent the design department, when necessary, at internal and external meetings and, in the absence of the Design Engineer, to be the focal point of contact within the department.
* Liaise with other departments and project teams within the Company with respect to design requirements. Undertake site visits when appropriate.
* Allocate design tasks to individuals within informal internal teams whilst maintaining responsibility for the team’s overall performance.
* Undertake the responsibilities of project design engineer if appointed.
* Ensure that the work in the department is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained.
* Ensure that chargeable work is identified and evaluated including the preparation of adequate records of time spent.
* Ensure feedback on design work is collated and saved in accordance with procedures.
* Prepare conceptual designs with a view to the preparation of safe, practical and economic designs in accordance with current legislation.
* Prepare detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of working drawings.
* Check and evaluate the design work of other staff members and external designers.
* Summarize quantities relating to design tasks for pricing purposes.
* Maintain responsibility for the storage, filing and archiving of documents relevant to the design tasks undertaken by yourself or your team.
* Lead the design process within Work Winning to ensure sufficient, economical designs are in place for tender purposes.
Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.
What you stand to gain
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
Contact
Recruitment Team
The Tower, Buckingham Gate, St James's Park, London
This happens after the successful application
1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry
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