Design Manager

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 (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)