Principal Designer
Systra
Ensures CDM 2015 compliance as Principal Designer for rail projects.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
High-Speed Rail
Metro
Mass Rapid Transit
Tram-Train
Light-Rail Transit
Automated Guideway Transit
Bus Rapid Transit
Rail Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
hazard identification
cdm compliance
design risk
client reporting
regulatory guidance
design oversight
- Facilitate hazard identification, hazard review, constructability reviews, and other design focussed workshops.
- Assist the company with business development and continual improvement through collaboration with other disciplines to enhance SYSTRA’s service delivery and processes.
- Undertake regular monitoring and inspection of company projects from a CDM perspective to report on levels of compliance, identify lessons learned, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
- Implement and maintain hazard management assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of CDM compliance.
- Regularly report to the client on project developments and issues related to CDM 2015 compliance.
- Attend and provide input to client projects or Systra forums as required, promoting Design Risk Management best practices.
- Provide guidance and management on issues involving CDM and general construction activities, as well as other regulatory requirements relating to SYSTRA’s portfolio of works.
- Oversee and support the design team to ensure the design work in the pre-construction phase contributes to the delivery of positive health and safety outcomes.
- Liaise with key duty holders including the client, designers, principal contractor, as well as other parties, to ensure CDM requirements are met.
- Promote effective design risk management throughout the company as well as client projects.
- Work with SYSTRA and client projects to ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 throughout the pre-construction phase, delivering the Principal Designer duties (Regulation 11).
- Provide input to SYSTRA focus groups where requested, including the Technical Board or Safe by Design Group.
What you bring
nebosh
chartered
railway
risk assessment
cdm 2015
communication
- Holder of a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and/or Design Certification.
- Solid understanding of the General Principals of Prevention and their application and promotion throughout the design phase.
- Significant experience in the railway industry working at a similar level (Principal Designer/ Senior Designer/ Lead Engineer).
- Effective communicator, capable of chairing and controlling multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Able to foster high levels of cooperation and coordination between project teams and individual members.
- Able to manage and plan workload effectively.
- Highly skilled in risk assessment and design risk management processes and techniques.
- Experienced in auditing projects and processes.
- Chartered member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IOSH, ICE, APS).
- Strong experience and knowledge of engineering design and construction principles and standards (rail industry experience advantageous).
- Able to perform effectively on both complex multi-disciplinary and simpler projects while working alongside design teams.
- Highly knowledgeable and experienced in the successful application and management of CDM 2015, especially in duties relating to the Principal Designer role within a multi-disciplinary railway major project environment.
- Good knowledge of engineering design standards for the UK Rail Network and for British and European Standards.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1957
Year Established
The company was established in 1957.
40 Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 40 countries worldwide.
- Provides engineering and consulting services in transport and infrastructure.
- Expands expertise across rail, metro, tram, and bus systems with full-service capabilities from design to implementation.
- Solves complex transport challenges with innovative solutions, combining technical proficiency with sustainable practices.
- Expands reach into energy, water resources, and utilities sectors.
- Commitment to innovation and excellence
- Respect for people and the environment
- Customer-centric approach
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Integrity and transparency
- Continuous learning and development
2050
Net Zero Commitment
The company has set a target to achieve Net Zero by the year 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
- Focus on creating sustainable mobility solutions
- Promoting the use of renewable energy across projects
- Implementing eco-friendly design practices in transport infrastructure
- Incorporating circular economy principles into project delivery
- Reducing the environmental impact of construction and operations
22% Leadership Roles
Female Representation in Leadership
Women hold 22% of leadership positions, reflecting the company's commitment to gender balance.
- Fostering inclusion through global networks
- Promoting a diverse workforce across all regions
- Commitment to equal opportunities in recruitment and career progression
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