Design Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne
A huge Tier 1 contractor has a brilliant opportunity for a well-established Design manager looking to head up the design of a large multidisciplined rail project which will ensure significant workload and work longevity.
Job Description:
As Design manager, you will be working alongside the Project Manager/Director to advise on technical matters and provide solutions to engineering challenges. These challenges will include aspects such as Civil engineering, building works, signalling, Overhead Line, M&E and track.
You will be skilled at building relationships in order to efficient source information from the Design partner and ensure programme deadlines are met. Day to day you will-
- Establish the design check category required for each element of the design, along with the Designer and Design Checker requirements
- Review suitability of Design and Design Checker
- Complete and submit proposals for acceptance and gain acceptance of proposed resources
- Carry out Temporary Works Duties as allocated by the appointed TWC for Rail Projects – then appoint Temporary Works Supervisors and necessary
- Carry out site inspections/audits
- Visit sites when High Risk activities are taking place
- Provide Technical Support and Guidance on projects
- Attend Senior Managers Meetings and provide associated reports on Engineering Assurance and Technical Matters
Ideal Candidate:
- You will be well established within the rail industry and have a proven track record of working as a design manager on rail civil projects
- You will ideally come from a main contractor background
- HND/HNC BSc in Civil engineering
- You will pride yourself on setting standards of the highest quality
Package:
Up to £60,000 per annum
Company car or Car allowance (£6,000)
8% Pension
25 Days leave
Healthcare
Payment for Professional Memberships
To enquire about this opportunity get in touch with Nicole Keeling on 07894 235 609 or email your CV to Nicole.keeling@ganymedesolutions.co.uk