Design Manager – Highways & Local Authority (HS2)

February 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Design Manager – Highways & Local Authority (HS2)

Design Manger - Highways and Local Authority (HS2 Birmingham)

A main Joint Venture within the civil engineering industry requires a Design Manager for one of their HS2 packages based in Birmingham. To deliver a haul road into multiple work sites they require a Design Manager with proven experience in highways in a local authority environment.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Design Manager will have a dual role - overseeing the design team, whilst also assisting in the mobilisation of the contract

You will be responsible for

  • Managing the design team
  • Coordination of design deliverables
  • Checking of documentation and managing issued documentation
  • Managing design database
  • Providing the crucial link between designers and site operational staff
  • Working alongside delivery team to mobilise contract
  • Working with the Supply Chain to ensure levels of service in terms of quality and safe working practices are maintained to a high level and compliant with standards/legislation.

To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Knowledge of design delivery process and procedures gained through successful experience of design and design management for highway projects.
  • Knowledge of relevant local authority legislation and how it relates to design implementation.
  • Knowledge of appropriate design standards and procedures.
  • Proven experience managing design consultants.
  • Relevant degree or diploma.
  • Membership of an appropriate Institution (ICE, IStructE, etc.).

The successful candidate will not only benefit from working with a top tier contractors on a large infrastructure project, but will also benefit from working with CarmichaelUK who prides itself on looking after it candidates with weekly payments, regular updates, social events, competitive referral scheme and Hummingbird If this role is of interest to you please apply below now. CarmichaelUK is an equal opportunities employer

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and will be required to provide the appropriate original evidence. Throughout the business, CarmichaelUK promotes a culture where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. We place paramount importance on our inclusive recruitment philosophy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance by calling us on 020 8522 8888 and we will be pleased to help where possible. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. To view similar positions at various locations throughout the UK visit our website.

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