Depot Design Manager, Calvert in England

About us: Ferrovial Construction is a business unit of Ferrovial, which is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high‑speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

About Ferrovial Construction: Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the overall design delivery of the Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot, from Scheme Design stage through Detailed Design, fabrication/manufacturing designs, construction and As‑built stage.
• Responsible for coordinating and leading the design for the Calvert IMD (Buildings, railway elements and all other facilities), closely supervising the Designers and specialist design subcontractors/suppliers during the design, construction and handover of the works.
• Responsible for the design deliverables for securing the Permanent Works consents and support obtaining such consents through engagement with the Stakeholders / Consenting team/individuals.
• Attending the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham, Calvert and/or London.
• Support and coordinate with the Calvert construction team any design issues, engaging with their key subcontractors and the Designers, as well with the suppliers regarding fabrication designs.
• Support the client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.).
• Close liaison with the Engineering Director and the Track design lead and delivery directors, to ensure the integration of Contractor’s design, management of interfaces, and design delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements.
• Lead the management of all interfaces (internal and external, including consenting as required) to ensure an integrated and constructible design.
• Responsible for reviewing and reporting design delivery performance for the Calvert IMD (to include cost, programme, contract, scope, progress, change, compliance, governance etc.), in liaison and with support from the project controls and commercial teams.
• Manages the progressive delivery of technical assurance during design, construction and handover. Ensures compliance with the CDM Regulations.

Key skills and experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering / Railway Engineer / Architecture.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes and standards, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements.
• Experience in managing railway depot designs; experience in managing large railway station buildings or other complex buildings.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the application, principles, coordination of disciplines: architectural design, MEP and railway engineering.
• Experience in managing designers, managing liaison with third parties, stakeholders and other contractors.
• Very good communication and organizational skills.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.