Job Summary:

The Design PM leads on behalf of the Lead Design Manager all aspects of the design, including coordination, programme tracking, design consultant communications, submission, deliverables management, compliance, engineering and assurance, maintaining and updating the design programme and DMP (WI300 5.3) for the Curzon station aspects of the HS2 Curzon project. The Design Manager liaises with the Principal Designer, HS2 Ltd, and manages, coordinates, integrates and certifies on behalf of the Lead Design Manager, that the works for the new Curzon station works have been constructed in accordance with the design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and track the detailed design programmes of the remaining WPs from IDCs to IFCs
• In collaboration with the DMs, be responsible for the project-wide design programme control and manage design programme change.
• Be responsible for regular, dashboard-based design status reporting and escalation.
• Liaise closely with the HS2 Design PM to ensure clear and consistent messaging on design.
• Control and reporting of WPs deliverables progress inc control of reviews, acceptance and escalation
• Ensure TIDP's and MIDP's are produced in a timely manner and ensure deliverable are tracked through the assurance process
• With support of the SPMs, DMs inc MEP and systems integration manager, ensure the MEP and fit out DRMs are fully developed
• The Design Manager provides leadership to the team to create and develop the culture and behaviours to meet the HS2 Construction Partner Objectives in collaboration with all parties as described in WI830 (Collaboration).
• Support the Lead Design Manager is leading a multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to meet the design and construction programme; the incentive target; achieve exemplary quality and sustainability standards; ensuring the correct resourcing and incentivisation.
• Supporting the Lead Design Manager in preparing, implementing and maintaining up to date the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• To manage design costs, programme, risk & opportunities and change.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal and the ability to report at both Project and Board level.
• Ability to manage teams of people in a multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and manage own time.
• A good working knowledge of the:
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974,
• Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996
• Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
• Management of health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and
• other relevant legislation

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized engineering organisation.
• Educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically Engineering discipline (or related).
• Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member of Institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Fulfils HS2 values, behaviours and Core Competencies:
• Engages with a wide range of colleague and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives
• Communicates confidently with a range of people, adapting communication style to have a positive impact
• Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity
• Demonstrates commitment to developing own and others professional and industry knowledge
• Demonstrates sound analytical ability, appreciating complex issues and situations
• Demonstrates flexibility in thought and approach, managing multiple competing demands within the wider strategic context

Dragados Values:

• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct (https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html) that apply to all Dragados employees.