Engineering Manager in London

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland, we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

As part of the Technical Change function, the purpose of the Engineering Manager role is to develop and lead on implementation of a strategy to integrate the design. This will involve the following 3 key areas:

• Residual scope to resolve design interfaces
• Instructed design changes to align with Subcontractor proposals
• Instructed new design scope

Further details of the key responsibilities for this role are as follows:

• Develop a strategy for design integration and prepare updates to the Design Management Plan and Interface Management Plan to record the agreed strategy.
• Alongside the line manager, lead on Design Team implementation of the strategy for design integration and ensure the lead designer workstreams are linked to Subcontract works packages.
• Ensure progress and status on design integration is monitored and reported effectively to the wider project on behalf of the Design Team.
• Ensure progress and status on design interfaces is monitored and reported effectively to the wider project on behalf of the Design Team.
• Ensure the Design Interface Managers apply the Interface Management Plan consistently to develop the scope for Subcontractor design interfaces and support their engagement with the wider project team.
• Ensure the Design Team apply the stakeholder model review procedure and decisions on WSP actions are made, such as assessments to inform technical change workstreams.
• Ensure Lead Designers apply the Interface Management Plan for the detailed design.
• Ensure the Design Team apply the Interface Management Plan for the Subcontractor design interfaces and adopt a consistent approach.
• Present on the design integration strategy to the Design Team, and to the wider project team, including key stakeholders such as Network Rail and interfacing rail system contractors.
• Continuous improvement to the strategy for design integration and associated processes develop improvement measures for consultation and stakeholder agreement and then alongside the line manager, lead on implementation by the project team.
• Ensure associated risks are escalated to the Senior Leadership Team and the client as required.

Profile/Skills:

• Experience in a design management role involving engagement with stakeholders on design, including interfacing designers, asset owners/operators and subcontractor designers.
• Experience on civil engineering or building projects in the UK with railway system interfaces.
• Experience of line manager responsibility for design/technical managers.
• Effective communicator, both listening to others and explaining own considerations to seek agreement on what is best for project.
• Positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, demonstrate leadership and proactiveness with the rest of the project team, including the client and key stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Experience of supporting systems integration activities.
• Experience of applying the NEC conditions of contract.
• Experience of model exchanges with third party designers in a common data environment.
• Experience of using CEMAR or Eb systems.

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential.

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria. As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.

Workplace Type: Hybrid