Senior Design Manager (Tunnel and Shafts)

Senior Design Manager (Tunnel and Shafts)

Ref no: BHN583687

Location: London, England

Start date: ASAP

Job type: Contract 12 Month

Job status: Open

Job summary

The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for leading the Design team in relation to the assets requiring Stage 5 design development.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the Design team including Design Managers and Design Assurance Coordinators.
• Management of all Design activities related to the shaft fit out including blockwork, fire-proofing, steelwork, doors, hatches, drainage, and architectural design of the shafts and headhouses.
• Liaison with various teams including design consultants, MEP, Engineering, Construction, QA, Commercial, Planning, and Cost control.
• Responsible for raising Non-Conformance Records (NCRs) and assisting with resolutions.
• Ensure adherence to relevant design and engineering plans and assurance plans.
• Demonstrate commitment to Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Management and monitoring of Stage 5 design progress and reporting to the Design Lead, Senior Management, and the client.
• Management of the Stage 5 design including specialist designers and subcontractors.
• Ensure design accommodates maintenance and health, safety, and welfare during construction and in-use.
• Management of design change and implications assessment.
• Recording and mitigating design risks.
• Completion of constructability reviews.
• Identifying opportunities for optimization of project programme.
• Ensuring compliance with project processes and procedures.
• Review Technical Queries (TQs)/RFIs, FCDs, and NCRs as required.
• Management of Design integration and change control during construction.
• Promote best practices in safety management through risk assessment and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Fostering Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Design teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Educated to degree level or higher (preferably BEng or higher).
• Thorough knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements.
• Experience of large complex projects with multi-discipline integration.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience in project-based design and management across all project stages.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of digital engineering in design and construction phases.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Overview of project

Tunnels & Shafts Delivery Unit - All Assets, Stage 5 DM, close-out of some Stage 4.

Overview of role and responsibilities

Leading teams of 6 DM's, managing the day-to-day operations, focusing on fit-out including cladding, roofing systems, and MEP.

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