Assistant Design Manager

Skillset: Proficient using Microsoft Excel and online document management platforms, design assurance, design coordination, reporting.

Job location: London, United Kingdom

Accessible by public transport: Yes

Working hours: Weekdays

Contract: Permanent

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role

As the Assistant Design Manager, you will be responsible for the design management of work packages allocated to you and their delivery to the agreed plan.

You will manage and coordinate with design teams and sub-contractors for the packages you are allocated so their activities are planned and programmed and integrate with the project programme.

You will work in accordance with the Design Management Plan, ensuring design control processes / governance are applied. That designs coordinate and integrate as they develop, and information is shared between parties so that designs proceed as planned.

You will verify the information exchanged is complete, of the quality required and where appropriate, is checked by suitable competent people.

As design progresses you will ensure the designs remain in line with their scope requirements.

You will support the Design Manager / Senior Design Manager when dealing with Commercial, Construction Team and Planners.

You will support Design leadership in undertaking the Lead Designer activities for self-assurance.

You will contribute to monthly updates and weekly meetings, support in identifying issues and in the plans to mitigate delays or cost increases.

You will support the Design Manager / Senior Design Manager with your contribution to project reports and metrics.

Main Responsibilities

• Verify that deliverables for your package are the right quality and on time
• Programme is updated as per contract
• Procedures, processes, controls, governance and workflows as set out in the Design Management Plan are adhered to
• Coordination and integration of design ensuring good, clear communication is maintained between the various parties throughout the engagement
• Ensure scope, deliverables, outputs and formats are clear with the parties, and have an understanding of the responsibilities, outputs and deliverables set out in the Design Responsibility Matrix
• Within your package, work with the commercial and project team to ensure change is managed and coordinated both technically and for programme and cost
• Organise or contribute to design meetings, each with an agenda, minutes and actions
• Undertake/support in Lead Designer activities for self-assurance
• Engage with stakeholders and approving parties ensuring that designs align with requirements and expectations met in delivery
• Design Maturity of your package is assessed and tracked

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or another construction‑related discipline, or equivalent experience. Candidates currently working towards a qualification are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience gained within a Contractor, Designer or Client environment on projects of a similar scale and complexity, gained through employment, placements or comparable professional experience.
• An understanding of technical processes, including design assurance, with a willingness to develop further through learning and collaboration.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders, including Statutory Authorities, Local Authorities, Transport for London, Network Rail, HS2 Ltd and National Highways.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in, or the ability to quickly learn, project information management tools and systems, including MS Office and web‑based collaboration platforms such as AssetWise, eB, ProjectWise or similar.
• Holds, or is able to obtain prior to commencement of employment, a valid CSCS Card in an appropriate category (e.g. Professionally Qualified Person or Manager), with support provided where required.

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 activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role