Senior Design Manager

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Job Description

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Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure

Location - Grangemouth, Stirlingshire

Purpose of the Role:

As Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible on a large project or a portfolio of projects during tender and delivery, for the management of design organisations and for the coordination of design input and review, to ensure that designs are safe, efficient and compliant with standards to construct, operate and maintain.[RT1] [JB2] [JB3]

What you will be doing:

You will:

• Promote Galliford Try Group's values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.
• Lead on undertaking, or liaising with, the Principal Designer organisational role, as defined in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and associated guidance.
• Act as the Service Manager for the NEC4 Professional Service Contract with Consultants, with support from commercial and planning staff.
• Support the Project Lead with design matters in the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract with the Client.
• Develop and operate Design Management Plans, BIM Execution Plans and associated documents.
• Prepare and assess tender documentation for design services to recommend for award.
• Ensure design management processes and systems are operating effectively.
• Coordinate and develop design and survey scopes and change instructions.
• Coordinate input to, and review of, design with stakeholders including the Client, public, construction team, suppliers and third-party asset owners and consenting bodies.
• Coordinate and input to the appraisal of design and methodology options to optimise safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate and input to the designer's proposed construction sequence and the integrated design and construction risk register.
• Coordinate with designers, and input to, the temporary works, lifting, traffic management and other construction methodology aspects that affect the permanent works design.
• Organise and chair design review meetings. Distribute minutes and coordinate actions.
• Coordinate and undertake design review and acceptance procedures.
• Monitor, analyse and report design production and design management performance.
• Input to, and review of, subcontract scopes, construction method statements and inspection and test plans produced by site engineering staff to ensure that they comply with design requirements.
• Coordinate with designers and input to the technical queries, material approval requests, contractor design approvals, design change requests, non-conformance reports and as-built drawing mark-ups etc produced by site engineering staff during construction.
• Provide peer review for other projects in the business unit.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Write, review, present and distribute knowledge share information.
• Manage support staff.

Role Dimensions:

Financial (budgetary control etc)

• Review the Consultant's cost forecasts, applications for payment and quotations.
• Input to the Contractor's cost forecasts, applications for payment and quotations for design matters.
• Coordinate the estimation of whole life costs for design option appraisals.

Non-financial (staff management etc)

• Line management of up to 5 support staff members, such as Design Managers, Design Coordinators and Document Controllers.
• Functional leadership in design management across a programme of projects.
• Participate in industry forums and social value initiatives.

Key Outputs:

• Production of design management plans, design scopes and associated documents.
• Monitoring, sending and responding to design process and contractual communications within periods for reply.
• Chairing and minuting design review, collaborative planning and early warning meetings.
• Reporting design production and design management performance.

Person Specification:

Competency Requirements

• Ability to use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of advanced and complex systems.
• Ability to apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to manage the design of complex infrastructure.
• Ability to provide technical and commercial leadership.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

Technical / Professional Expertise and Qualifications Required

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Previous experience as both a Site Engineer or Manager and as a Design Manager through all stages of project lifecycles.
• Previous experience recruiting, managing and developing staff.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Manager, with extensive experience in highways or other civil engineering sectors, who can lead on the design for a large project or a portfolio of projects during tender and delivery.

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with National Highways (formerly Highways England) and Local Authority clients across the country. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

If you're interested in this role, or any others, please contact jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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About Us

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

About the Team

Our Highways business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with Highways England and Local Authority clients across the UK. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. Right now, we are poised for continued growth with successful positions on the Midlands Highways Alliance and Eastern Highways Alliance and the YOR Civils Frameworks strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in the South West and the Eastern regions, where we will deliver six key schemes to enhance the strategic road network worth in excess of £435 million alone delivered by 2024.