Project Manager - Design (FTC)

Job IntroductionSkillset: MEP/Project Management/DesignJob location: North Acton BasedAccessible by public transport? yesWorking hours: Weekdays Contract: PermanentOverviewProject Manager for the Stage 5 Design House (DH) Site Support team, you will lead the coordination and management of the MEP design intent reviews across all Stage 5 deliverables for 12 assets along the London Tunnels route. Working closely with MEP Design Package Managers, you will play a critical role in ensuring that design reviews are completed efficiently, aligned with programme requirements, and support the delivery programme.You will oversee Design House’s (EMT) reviews, ensuring appropriate resourcing, prioritisation, and quality of outputs. A key focus initially will be helping improve the current situation with regard to the DH reviews of Stage 5 deliverables as part of an improvement plan/reset. You will be facilitating effective collaboration between DH, SCS Stage 5 teams, and the MEP supply chain to achieve timely comment resolution and secure Design Intent Verification (DIV) approval, enabling procurement and installation.The main objective of the role is to ensure DH review and complete their reviews and adhere to the programme in order to facilitate the delivery programme. You will escalate any issues through the necessary channels that may delay programme.The role will also involve outlining the priorities for DH’s responses for the various RFIs, FCDs, NCRs raised.The role will also entail overseeing the Design Integrator from a Package Management perspective.You will report to the Senior Project Manager for AFO/MEP, as well as to the Stage 5 Design Lead.You will work closely with the following teams in particular, SCS Stage 5 Design Package Managers, the SCS Package Managers, the SCS Engineering team, the MEP supply chain (incl. the Design Integrator), and the Design House.Role ResponsibilityDesign House:Lead and manage Design House (DH) design intent reviews across all MEP Stage 5 design packages in collaboration with SCS Design Package Managers (DPMs).Ensuring EMT reviews of drawings, reports, MCRs etc. are carried out in a timely fashion aligned with the design programmeEnsuring DH’s allocation of reviewers is suitable and not excessive, and with the appropriate experience required (ie. not Graduates)Propose and facilitate any further improvements to the current way-of-working in relation to the Stage 5 EMT reviews by DHMaintain quality and relevance of review comments, ensuring comments raised by DH are only in relation to the Design Intent for any Status B or C comments. Status A comments can be made against other elements for SCS/Supply chain consideration.Support progression of deliverables to the required status (typically Status A), by facilitating comment closure via meetings/workshops as required, alongside the DPMs and others in order to meet design/delivery programme requirements.Foster strong working relationship with the DH Site support Stage 5 team, as well as the MEP supply chain and relevant SCS Stage 5 teams (DM team, Engineering team, MEP team, planners etc)Escalate any issues that may lead to delay of programmeAssist with resolving any MEP related technical issues raised in order to close out comments effectively.Support prioritisation of DH’s site support team responses to RFIs, FCDs and design NCRs.Track and report as required on progress on MEP packages, alongside the SCS DPMs.Capture and implement lessons learnt from package-to-package where applicable, and/or asset-to-asset to help strive for continuous improvement and efficiency as the project progresses.Design Integrator:Involved with commercial aspects of the DI’s contract alongside the relevant QS, approving timesheets, reviewing, issuing and responding to EWNs, contract review meetings, reviewing CEs and ensuring the DI have the appropriate resource to undertake their role.Oversight of DI in terms of performance, via progress meetings and Contractor Performance Reviews, as well as output against the planned programme in terms of number of certs (MFRs, DIVs, IVCs) achieved.Ensuring audit findings are actioned accordingly where the DI are involved.The Ideal CandidateEssential: Excellent Project Management and organisational skills.Experience of delivery and/or design management for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systemsProactive and solution-focused approach.Experience of driving supply chain to achieve milestones / programme. Have a knowledge of relevant policies and standards related to MEP Design.Capable of working independently and proactively to progress works but also skilled at working collaboratively with other integrated team members and external stakeholders for the overall benefit of the project. Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Control Systems, Auto CAD, Navisworks and Projectwise). Excellent communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to suite receiver. Relevant CSCS Card. Desired:A professional qualification or degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject Knowledge and understanding of working to and implementing NEC construction contracts. Data collection/compilation and analysis to determine trends (in order to take appropriate action) to make improvementsAbout the CompanyThe role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed servicesThe Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.Please see the disability confident commitments: To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have: A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activitiesDemonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the roleSCS Railways Salary Competitive Frequency Annual Job Reference scsrail/TP/76/4400 Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 29 November, 2026 Job Category Shafts & Headhouses Business Unit Construction Management Location London - North Acton, United Kingdom Posted on 30 October, 2026