Randstad is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Design Manager to join a main contractor working on the HS2 project in West London. This is an opportunity to work on the UKs largest transportation infrastructure project, leading the design of complex and innovative infrastructure elements for this transformative project.
About the Role:
As Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful design and delivery of crucial infrastructure elements for HS2. You will be a key leader on the project team, working with a team of engineers and designers, and overseeing all aspects of the design process from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Leadership: Provide strategic design leadership for complex infrastructure elements within the HS2 project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and design standards.
- Design Development: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop detailed design solutions that meet the demanding requirements of HS2, considering safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Contract Management: Manage design contracts, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
- Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of infrastructure design principles, building regulations, and industry best practices, particularly related to high-speed rail projects.
- Budget and Schedule Management: Effectively manage design budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered within constraints.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment on design decisions.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of delivering successful infrastructure projects, ideally with experience on large-scale transportation projects.
- Qualifications: A relevant degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of design principles, building regulations, and construction techniques for infrastructure projects, with a focus on high-speed rail or similar complex transportation infrastructure.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, inspire creativity, and achieve project goals.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address design challenges effectively.
- Passion: A passion for design, innovation, and contributing to the UK's transportation infrastructure.
If you are interested please hit apply!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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