Design Manager

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Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM is now recruiting for a Design Manager to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project at the initial design phase, which will run concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are now at their peak. You will be reporting to the track slab Design Delivery Director. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of high-speed rail slab track projects, requiring strong project management capabilities. The Design Manager will be expected to drive collaboration, uphold quality standards, and deliver innovative solutions in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
The role will be based out of the project office in Snow Hill, Birmingham.
Your team The role will be based out of the project office in Snow Hill, Birmingham.
Attend meetings with the broader design, integration and construction teams and client in Birmingham / London when required.
Making Possible As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Client on all design-related matters, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication
Prepare and deliver regular progress reports and financial updates to the client and other stakeholders
Facilitate design reviews, technical assurance meetings, and progress meetings to keep the client informed and engaged
Administer design contracts in accordance with NEC principles, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements
Work closely with the commercial team to manage contract changes, compensation events, and early warnings, maintaining accurate records and documentation
Liaise with and facilitate communication between various design partners, commercial and planning teams to integrate those work streams
Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes, ensuring fair and timely outcomes for all parties.
Lead the design process for slab track systems, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers
Ensure the design is progressing in line with the programme
To manage the designers budget alongside the Commercial team and ensure the project runs to budget
Manage the resolution of early warnings and compensation events
Prepare minutes, notes and reports as required to ensure effective communication and accurate records are maintained.
You will work closely with both clients and project teams to identify and mitigate risks
What do you bring to the role? Strong leadership and management skills, with a positive and collaborative approach
Enthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and with confidence to make decisions when required
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and their application in major infrastructure projects
Degree qualification in civil engineering or equivalent
Experience in project management design and/or engineering management of Railway Infrastructure
Preferably knowledge of HS2 processes and standards
Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
A good commercial understanding of contracts, procurement routes and risk management.
Excellent communication skills, both at the personal level and more formal reporting level.
Maintaining a professional approach with clients and their professional teams, sub-contractors and suppliers
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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Location:
Sheffield
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Design

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