Design Manager
Morgan Sindall Engineering Solutions are seeking an ambitious and talented Design Manager to join our design consultancy within one of the most successful businesses in the UK construction and Infrastructure Industry.
As an in-house team of experts, Morgan Sindall Engineering Solutions offer leading design innovation and technical support across Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure, as well as the wider Morgan Sindall Group.
Our engineering design specialists work in collaboration with project teams to devise designs for vitally important infrastructure projects across the UK, deploying our expert capabilities to make customers’ ambitions a reality.
Role Summary
The Design Manager role is a project based with responsibilities to manage design from supply chain design partners on projects with multiple design interfaces.
You will draw on previous knowledge to define project specific processes and strategy for design management appropriate to the size of project.
Responsibilities and accountabilities:
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Produce design management plan in line with IMS & contract requirements then monitor compliance.
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Liaise with project management team & design team to agree design scope & interfaces
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Coordinate production of design programme & integration with project programme (P6).
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Agree metrics to monitor progress & earned value for design activities, monitor weekly & intervene to address blockers.
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Coordinate with stakeholders on design matters e.g. project team / supply chain for buildability, any third party consultations / approvals, any interfacing projects, commercial team, client approvals.
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Arrange suitable & timely design meetings to support stakeholder input.
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Liaise with commercial teams to ensure early warnings relating to design matters are concise & communicated in a timely manner
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Contribute to and monitor / track any agreed mitigation actions related to risks.
About you
You will;
- Be qualified to a minimum of BEng(Hons) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Hold membership of a relevant professional institute and be committed to achieving chartered engineer status if not already chartered
- Have 5 years experience in one or more of the sectors we operate (rail, energy, water, highways, nuclear or aviation)
- Have experience with either in design management or site management with engineering bias.
- Be a very strong communicator, with the ability to drive the design forward. Some technical capability is preferred but not essential.
- Ideally have knowledge of up-to-date digital processes, together with experience of Viewpoint & other CDEs.
- Some knowledge of processes in support of carbon reduction would be beneficial.
About us
Whether providing geotechnical services, design management, permanent and temporary works design above and below ground, digital engineering capabilities such as spatial modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM), or material engineering, we think differently about design. Our people seamlessly apply innovative ideas to projects from inception to delivery, all to provide exceptional engineering solutions for customers.
Acting as a ‘centre of excellence’ for our projects, our team of designers and engineers understand the bigger picture, providing advice for carbon reducing products and methods within a safe by design culture. By applying life cycle forward thinking design to every phase, we not only develop solutions for the overarching programme; we also add value to the detailed aspects, advising and recommending practical ways to enhance overall delivery, identifying and minimising risks, while embedding best value throughout each project.
We provide these services across a number of sectors including Highways, Nuclear, Energy, Water, Aviation, Rail, Construction, Housing and Fit out.
Why work for us?
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a successful, growing and exciting team to develop and hone your technical capability whilst working towards professional qualifications.
Our approach to adaptable working means that we are not constrained by location and can support hybrid working. We encourage applications from those who may be looking for a role with reduced or compressed hours, as well as those who are looking for full-time roles.
Beyond professional development, we believe in enriching careers by encouraging people to build relationships and participate in activities outside of their direct role. We recognise that people are individuals first and do our best to understand who they are and what motivates them in and out of work. Whatever their background, we want to help everyone get the best out of their work and home lives.
We have a community of diverse individuals with shared goals and a strong, supportive, and inclusive culture. Collectively, our people play an invaluable role in shaping the UK’s infrastructure and contributing to our long-term sustainable growth.
Our culture is open, collaborative, and aspirational, built upon a commitment to deliver innovative and responsible design which connects people, places, and communities.
We believe in making a positive difference to your work and personal life. We recognise that you do not get out of bed in the morning solely as ‘an employee’, you are also a mother, father, carer, volunteer, sports coach to name but a few. We acknowledge that you have both personal and career goals and we are here to support you to be successful.