Design Manager - Derby

About the role

Implement and manage the control of the design process to ensure that the design and procurement of specialist packages are delivered to meet project requirements and are in line with cost parameters

To support the Work Winning/Project Delivery teams by providing design input and cost effective
solutions

The role may require you to work independently or as part of a team

What you'll be doing

• Manage the development and implementation of design proposals ensuring they meet customer requirements including budget constraints, presenting proposals for approval to the customer. The design should deliver:

– Safety in construction and use
– Quality within affordable parameters
– Ease of maintenance, energy efficiency with minimum environmental impact
– Innovation to meet customer goals and positive impact on the local community.
– Maintain records of all inputs and outputs including tracking formal submissions and approvals

• Contribute to or complete the project design responsibilities matrix

• Manage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Team including M&E elements. This includes, where necessary, the management of any 3rd parties or novated design teams to ensure that they meet all customer specifications, and where necessary, checking the competence and resources of any incumbent design teams or 3rd parties.

• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages.

• Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as town planning, building control and services e.g. gas and water.

• Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme:

– Ensure there is a clear schedule of design deliverables

– Lead gate reviews activities to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each project gate to include appropriate communication to Bid Managers and other Design/Work Winning/Project Delivery team members as required,

– Lead the co-ordination and production of design data, bid deliverables, reports and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements and report progress against the design deliverables programme

• Lead the implementation of the BIM CSUK protocols, including teamwork and collaboration and the management and sharing of data relating to BIM models

• Ensure BIM management during the project ensuring the supply chain is fully aware of BIM requirements

• Consider the application of Lean construction techniques in order to save money, reduce waste and optimise construction.

• Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the bid/project with the aim of sharing it across the business stream and the CSUK business.

• Collaborate on the scopes definition for sub-contractors in respect of their design responsibilities

• Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process

• Live the Balfour Beatty Values

• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

• Support the delivery of the CSUK Sustainability 2020 roadmap

Who we're looking for

• This role requires an individual with proven experience in delivering design services within a Work Winning and/or Project Delivery environment and successfullyimplementing design strategies as well as relevant project experience.

• Leadership skills in a matrix organisation are required to deliver design services in a timely manner with a customer and business sector specific focus.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure.

• Good working knowledge of BIM is required. The individual will have experience within the most current forms of procurement.

• Relevant Professional membership with an appropriate institute, e.g. RIBA, BIBSE, IET, aligned to the workstream is recommended. A valid CSCS card is a requirement.

• Excellent IT Skills relevant to the Business Stream are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential.

• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material, applicable to the Business Stream.

• The individual should have a desire to continuously pursueinnovation and development, with a
focus on the customer and the relevant Business Stream.

• Numeracy and bid/report writing is a requirement.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

– Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
– 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
– Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
– Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com