Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
Context
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join our growing engineering team. This position within our engineering team will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong technical, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial, contractual awareness, delivery experience and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team. With a focus on infrastructure design delivery the post-holder will support Design and Technical leads, utilising their broad civil, structural, environmental and Intelligent Transport Systems engineering skills to manage tender designs and disciplines during delivery. The post-holders working knowledge of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (“DMURS”) Ireland Standards, TII guidelines regarding new roads cycle tracks and footpath designs, flood and drainage requirements and familiarity of working on a multi-disciplinary projects will play a key role in developing and being a part of a growing team delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of UK & Irish clients. The Design Manager will be accountable for the design delivery of allocated engineering work packages or tender design packages, ensuring:Establishment and implementation of the Project Plan for allocated work packagesEstablishment and maintenance of forecasts, cost and revenue budgetsManagement and documentation of all fee, programme and scope changesTechnical delivery of all the specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client’s specificationsInternal and external management between design disciplines including engineering, architectural, planning consultants and construction teams to ensure timely flow of design information and technical accuracyProject requirements are fully met and deliverables provided to the highest qualityManagement of technical risk, stakeholder and client interfaces and project requirementsGood relationships are maintained with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company
Missions/Main Duties
Working in collaboration with our design teams, project managers, assurance, clients and contract partners, the Design Manager will be involved in a variety of tasks such as: 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 project requirements and relevant legislationPrepare and develop design programmes and monitor design development progress against delivery programme and budgetsDevelop and maintain resource allocation plans against allocated project activitiesLiaise with other design managers, projects and business lead to balance resources across the projectApply project controls and procedures to allocated projectsSupport Bid Managers with aspects of Tender PreparationImplement contract administration processes, coordinate tender design activities and support the procurement of Design and Build ContractorsApply relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to all projectsEnsure environmental aspects of all projects are managed in accordance with Environmental PolicyEnsure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM RegulationsLiaise with client, construction and procurement teams to ensure design timescales satisfy overall delivery objectivesDealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation, influencing the improvement of processes and providing guidance to support project deliverySupport the construction teams at all stages of the construction process where requiredDevelopment and review of ‘design management’ documentation and ensuring its correct use and applicationPreparation of monthly progress reports and chairing design progress meetingsDevelop and implement projects through from preliminary to detailed design with emphasis on client requirements, value for money and innovationAssist and support the Technical Lead or Engineering ManagerSupervise team members including technical coordinatorLiaise with and co-ordinate UK and overseas multi-disciplinary design teamsAssist with contract preparation together with project planning and programmingEffective management of and response to project related correspondenceSupport procurement in the appointment of contractors as and when requiredChecks to ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and assist in its developmentEnsure project requirements are effectively communicated to the team, including any additional client requirements
Profile/Skills
Degree qualified within a relevant disciplineExperience of managing the coordinating multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects Experience managing design delivery programme and to budgetBroad Design Engineering experience gained on infrastructure projectsGood understanding of CDM regulationsExcellent communications skillsWorking experience with ProjectWise and Bentley SystemsProfessional Institution membership