Design Manager

Overview

Manage tender design delivery and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams for transport projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design delivery
• 3d modelling
• project controls
• stakeholder liaison
• budget management
• risk assessment

Tasks

-Checks to ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and assist in its development -Overseeing the development and delivery of detail designs including design drawings (including 3D), for development projects; -Delivering all specified project outcomes on time and within budget; -Implement effective, value for money and innovative design delivery solutions to meet project requirements -Liaise with and co-ordinate UK and overseas multi-disciplinary design teams -Managing and documenting all fee, programme and scope changes; -Co-ordination between design and construction teams to ensure timely flow of design information -Implement systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning and other activities on relevant projects, compliant with all relevant legislation. -Management and documentation of all fee, programme and scope changes -Liaise with construction and procurement teams to ensure design timescales satisfy overall delivery objectives. -Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming -Develop and maintain resource allocation plans against allocated projects -Overseeing the development and delivery of detailed designs, including design drawings (including 3D designs where applicable) for development projects -Managing high-performing staff/teams including carrying out performance management, undertaking resource planning, and embedding continuous improvement and best practice ; -Apply relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to all projects and check whether the environmental aspects of all projects are managed in accordance with Environmental Policy. -Support the Bid Manager with all aspects of Tender Preparation. -Project administration including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets -Development and review of ‘design management’ documentation and ensuring its correct use and application -Implement effective, value for money and innovative design solutions to meet technical and project requirements -Establishment and implementation of the Project Plan for allocated work packages -Apply project controls and procedures to allocated projects -Support the construction teams at all stages of the construction process -Delivery of all the specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client’s specifications -Dealing with stakeholders at all levels, supporting process improvement and project delivery/reporting; -Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the Construction Regulations 2013 (Ireland) and the CDM Regulations (UK). -Progress projects through preliminary and detailed design with emphasis on client requirements, value for money and innovation -Liaise with clients and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated to the team -Project administration reporting to the Project Manager including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets -Preparation of monthly progress reports and chairing design progress meetings -Establishment and maintenance of forecasts, cost and revenue budgets -Monitor the progress of design development against programme and budgets -Design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural, engineering or construction sectors; -Assist and support the Engineering Manager where required -Ensure project requirements are effectively communicated to the team -Liaise with other Design Managers to balance resources across the portfolio -Support procurement in the appointment of contractors as and when required -Overseeing coordination between design and construction teams to ensure timely flow of design information. -Support Stakeholder Management teams -Supervise team members including all APM’s, Graduates and Apprentices.

Requirements

• microdrainage
• infodrainage
• autocad
• civil 3d
• chartered engineer
• road design

What You Bring

-Demonstrable experience in tender design management and experience leading design across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value road and/or infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity to the target project (e.g., CBCIW). -Effective management of and response to project related correspondence -Industry standard software models such as Microdrainage, Infodrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D; -Quality management and process improvement practices, particularly in the construction sector; -Safepass accreditation is desirable . -Experience in a multi-disciplinary design team, with strong communication skills across architects, clients, and planning consultants; -Further demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following is desirable: -Required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) . -Microdrainage and / or Infodrainage software and sustainable Urban Drainage Systems; -Experience with road and pavement design, including working knowledge of the DMURS and TII guidelines, especially for cycle tracks and footpath design ; -Chartered Civil Engineer & Member of a relevant engineering professional institution (e.g., IEI, ICE or equivalent) is desirable.

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Benefits

-Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems;

About Systra Uk & Ireland

-Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs. -SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2. -The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources. -Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering. -The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.

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