Principal Design Manager

Description

• Implement sufficient processes so that the designs we received from the designers are quality controlled, technically assured and are of sufficient detail (required level of information and coordination) for the design lifecycle stage (concept, Scheme and Detailed Design). Ensure that the designs are suitable for the assurance, procurement and installation activities at each lifecycle stage.
• Establish MDIP (and specific TDIPs), with clearly defined outputs (deliverables) at each design stage (plan appropriate design stages and sub-design stages to control the design production in line with the projects Requirements and Assurance Plan) and define how design deliverables can be progressively checked and earned value measured. Hold the designers to account for delivering to this engineering delivery plan through reporting and contractual mechanisms.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with HS2, design organisations, delivery team and supply chain. Oversee all design and engineering related management on behalf of the Lead Engineering Manager.
• Provide judgment and advice, including bringing in wider Costain expertise as required, to create optimised solutions (off-site fabrication and use of robotics for installation is a project aspiration and this must be enabled by the design), and to meet the HS2 requirements and achieve our commercial aims. Influence the project procurement and delivery teams so that Docusign Envelope ID: 7E4882CF-401C-4AC0-8538-BDFFA62BCB59 Principal Design Manager they are engaged in the design development and options selection and have appropriate ownership of the designs
• Set up and maintain all required Engineering Management plans and processes (as required by our contract and as necessary for design delivery) and check they are clearly defined and understood by the wider team. Ensure that these are being followed by the designers.
• Manage design change and influence HS2, the other Rail systems contractor and our procurement/delivery teams to prevent unnecessary or disruptive design change. Systematically challenge the need for design change. Work with our commercial team to draft technically oriented correspondence (upstream to HS2 and downstream to designers and subcontractors).
• Manage Designer accounts, reporting of design account management and design progress.
• Ensure the designs are constructable, follow safe-by-design principles and achieve the projects sustainability goals, including reporting or carbon metrics etc as required (work with the Carbon Manager to ensure the HS2 carbon reduction target is met). Embed the principles of Production Thinking / MMC into our design solutions.
• Develop a programme led design delivery culture within the design team, with detailed integrated design programmes, short interval control methods and progress metrics as part of a weekly/monthly drumbeat. Ensure reporting on design progress and technical risks regularly.

Requirements

• Tunnel M&E, including LV distribution, Lighting, Signage, CMS, Fire Main, Tunnel pumped drainage, CCTVS, PAVA and all associated.
• Experience of multiple infrastructure markets/sectors
• Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and dealing with change.
• Construction tunnel ventilation system, plus Construction Ventilation Control System,
• All associated design and engineering scope such as, CAT checks, Noise and Vibration, EMC and Earthing and Bonding.
• Master’s / post graduate degree (preferred)
• Competency to discharge the Principal Designer Role under the CDM regulations, on behalf of Costain
• Strong analytical skills
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• Negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Permanent Tunnel Ventilation system, plus VCS.
• Experience of technical management being able to understand and review design deliverables and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports. Ability to understand technical concepts and detail across a range of disciplines (e.g. structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering); this is not however likely to part of their daily workload.
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies for design
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• Demonstrable legal, contractual, and detailed construction knowledge
• Be a thought leader in the field of design and design management, with the ability to ‘horizon scan’ for new ideas or technologies that will influence the delivery of HS2.
• Significant post-graduate design, engineering or management experience in infrastructure or related industry with demonstrable track record of achievement. Be an authority in multiple design and construction process models (Especially M&E such as BSRIA)
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Other secondary professional qualifications and training desirable (e.g. MAPM, MCIarb, MICW etc)
• Demonstrable ability to work with delivery teams, HS2, other/ alliance Rails Systems contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Chartered member of professional institute (MICE/IMechE/MCIOB etc)
• Tunnel and M&E SCADA systems.
• Experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions (Strong understanding of delivering projects to NEC4 PSC)
• Bachelor’s degree / Engineering or management apprenticeship with industry experience
• Experience of design and assurance processes on rail systems projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance