Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager (marine & structure experience)
Location:

Immingham Harbour Project
Department:

Design Management

Post Reports To:

Project Director
Job summary
To safely manage, co-ordinate, integrate and assure the entire design for the Project, meeting the Project Requirements set out in the Contract and in accordance with the Contractor Management Plan, WI design and assurance. The design manager must coordinate and manage all members of the Design Management Organisation including supply chain. The Design Manager is the Accountable Person empowered to fulfil the self-certification of the Works as per the Main Contract and is responsible for implementing the Contractor's compliance processes. This role sits within the engineering function of the Contractor's team and shall be independent of the production function of the Contractor's team. The Design Manager provides leadership to the team and support the Project Director to create and develop the culture and behaviours in collaboration with all parties as described in Collaboration. The Design Manager is responsible for the effective leadership of 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.
Key responsibilities
To develop the design to achieve a safe, buildable, operational and maintainable asset that is compliant with Standards and meets the Project Requirements.
To create a high performing team through the setting of clear SMART targets via the team plan and complying with the performance management process for all team members.
To develop an approach to design driven by value that enables collaborative working throughout the Alliance and with Tier 2 Contractors, and deliver the requirements of the

collaboration protocol

throughout the team.
To develop and implement a Design Management Plan and BIM Execution Plan including a SMART schedule of deliverables complying with both Contract and Project requirements.
Permanent Works Design

To provide Assurance to the Employer that the works have been designed in accordance with the Project Requirements and taking into consideration the constraints detailed in the Contract.
To ensure that construction does not start on any element of the works unless the Compliance submission for that element of the works has been submitted as an assured design and accepted by the Project Manager
To ensure and demonstrate that all designers working on the project are suitably qualified and competent to carry out the design.
Be responsible for the design of all Equipment together with installation and operation methodology.
To ensure all necessary records including as-builts and geological records are produced.
To minimise the effects of settlement and noise and vibration on structures in the area through design.
To manage the design interfaces with assets and structures affected by the works either directly or indirectly.
To ensure that the design supports the works and the operation of the Underground Network through all phases of the Project.
Comply with WI through the development and implementation of the Design Management Plan and the BIM Execution Plan.
Comply with WI through the development and implementation of Contractor's Quality Plan QCP for design (including temporary works).
Comply with the requirements the Contractor Management Plan and the management plans therein using an approach based on the

Collaboration Protocol

and the eight Quality Management Principles as set out in ISO 9000, these being Customer Focus, Leadership, Involvement of People, Process Approach, System Approach to Management, Continual Improvement, Factual Approach to Decision Making and Mutually Beneficial Supplier relationships.

Temporary Works Design
Be responsible for developing the Contractor's procedure for the control of Temporary Works and for ensuring that it is implemented on site in accordance with BS5975.
Be responsible for appointing and supervising the Temporary Works Supervisor and the process for appointing and supervising Temporary Works Co-ordinators.
To ensure the independence of checks by delegating the checking to another individual when required via the Temporary Works Supervisor.
To ensure that all appropriate maintenance and inspection of the Temporary Works is carried out.
Technical 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.
A good working knowledge of the:
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974,
Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007
Management of health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and
other relevant legislation
Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills.
Behavioural competencies
Fulfils 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
Qualifications, Certifications & Experience
Educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically Engineering discipline (or related). A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND, may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a senior technical engineering role can be demonstrated.
Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member of Institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status.
Relevant experience in projects encompassing similar temporary works schemes (type, size, complexity and environment)
Ability to manage teams of people in a multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and manage own time.
Strong communication skills in English (oral and written)
Appropriate CSCS card type and level
Computer skills – well developed IT skills including a working knowledge of BIM, Autocad, and the use of collaborative platforms.
Proven track record of delivering projects to time and budget, together with an exemplary safety, quality and sustainability record.

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