Design Manager M/F

Job description

VINCI Construction Terrassement (VCT) covers all earthworks activities in infrastructure projects and development works. It also includes standard engineering structures and drainage systems. As part of the “Balfour Beatty VINCI” Joint Venture, VINCI Construction Terrassement is involved in the High Speed 2 Project (HS2).

VCT is part of the VINCI Construction Group, a world leader in building and civil engineering (www.vinciconstruction.co.uk). Other divisions in the VINCI Group specialize in concessions, energy, roads and railways. VCT offers expertise adapted to all projects, from traditional construction contracts to PPP projects, in addition to the delivery of turnkey projects including maintenance and operations.

We are seeking for a Design Manager to take the reponsibility for the delivery of the integrated design to meet project requirements. Reporting to the Delivery Detail Design Director and you will:

• Deliver a fully integrated and coordinated design ready for construction to meet project requirements.
• Responsible for a large multi-disciplinary design team,   
• Ensure the designs take full account of the construction methodology, sequence and temporary works, under the direction of the Principal Contractor’s Temporary Works Coordinator and supported by the Temporary Works Design Lead. 
• Ensure the role of the Designer is fulfilled in accordance with CDM2015 and ensure that a CDM Design Risk Register is maintained
• Ensure multi-disciplinary input to the design for the necessary expertise and coordination, including other BBV teams (internal), HS2 and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the design meets the HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements, including all requirements for environmental mitigation.
• Work in accordance with the BBV Design Management Plan and the Basis of Design documents
• Ensure Design Briefs are prepared prior to design work commencing.  
• Ensure Technical Queries are raised in a timely manner and seek early resolution to avoid impact on the design programme.
• Ensure the design is accepted by internal checkers & CAT3 checkers.
• Prepare designs in accordance with the agreed design programme and with an agreed resource to meet budget constraints.
• Timely communication of risks to the Design Project Manager and undertake risk mitigation actions, as agreed at Risk Reduction meetings).

Desired profile

Requirements & preferred experience:

• Qualified Civil Engineer
• Significant experience as Design Manager in consultancy and/or a main contractor or earthworks contractor
• Large scale linear project experience (eg rail, highway or similar). Experience and confidence to constructively challenge to optimise design solutions which balance project requirements, risks and constraints
• Negotiation and issue resolution skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Understanding of the construction environment for safe and buildable designs
• High standard of computer literacy
• People management skills, effective delegation, mentoring & coaching and developing others
• Equality & Diversity respect
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations
• Membership of a relevant professional body / CSCS card

We offer :

• Competitive Salary & Car policy

  ·       Deliver a fully integrated and coordinated design ready for construction to meet project requirements.

  ·       Responsible for a large multi-disciplinary design team,   

  ·       Ensure the designs take full account of the construction methodology, sequence and temporary works, under the direction of the Principal Contractor’s Temporary Works Coordinator and supported by the Temporary Works Design Lead. 

  ·       Ensure the role of the Designer is fulfilled in accordance with CDM2015 and ensure that a CDM Design Risk Register is maintained

  ·       Ensure multi-disciplinary input to the design for the necessary expertise and coordination, including other BBV teams (internal), HS2 and external stakeholders.

  ·       Ensure the design meets the HS2 Environmental Minimum Requirements, including all requirements for environmental mitigation.

  ·       Work in accordance with the BBV Design Management Plan and the Basis of Design documents

  ·       Ensure Design Briefs are prepared prior to design work commencing.  

  ·       Ensure Technical Queries are raised in a timely manner and seek early resolution to avoid impact on the design programme.

  ·       Ensure the design is accepted by internal checkers & CAT3 checkers.

  ·       Prepare designs in accordance with the agreed design programme and with an agreed resource to meet budget constraints.

  ·       Timely communication of risks to the Design Project Manager and undertake risk mitigation actions, as agreed at Risk Reduction meetings).

• Company Shared Incentive Scheme
• Benefits package

 Want to join a great project and be part of its success? Come and be part of our Team!

About VINCI Construction Terrassement Grands Projets

Partout dans le monde, nous concevons et construisons des infrastructures d'envergure qui s'intègrent aux territoires en faisant de la prise en compte des environnements préexistants – biodiversité, populations, infrastructures - le préalable de tout projet.
Nous combinons une approche sur-mesure de nos métiers du terrassement et de nos expertises - conception, géotechnique, topographie, environnement pour assurer la performance globale de chaque réalisation.
Nos équipes expertes, intégrées sur les projets, sont animées par la découverte de nouveaux territoires, la passion de leur métier, la soif de transmettre et leur contribution à des projets qui font sens.
Notre passion de la terre et de la préservation du vivant, notre ambition de construire des projets durables connectant les territoires et contribuant à la résilience climatique, sont les fils conducteurs de notre quotidien.
Rejoignez nos équipes : VOUS SEREZ BIEN CHEZ NOUS !