ABOUT US

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. We hold 50+ years of experience and have a worldwide workforce of over 20,000 people.
In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Egis Transport Solutions (ETS), a business unit of the Egis Group, brings together all of the necessary expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail: systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, stations, MEPHFC, civil engineering, environment, etc.
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Design Manager to join the Egis Transport Solutions MEPHFC Design Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail station building services design and coordination.
As a Design Manager, you will be a senior member of the team and will be required to support the Associate Director, who leads the MEPHFC team. You will lead and manage Engineers and be responsible for the production and delivery of MEPHFC designs. We are looking for someone who’s dedicated, diligent, and driven, and will take this challenge head on, being an important part of a dynamic team with big ambitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff
• Manage internal and external resources to produce outputs/deliverables in line with contract requirements and client expectations
• Establish and manage Technical Assurance processes, in line with project and client requirements, and rail industry norms and best practice
• Retain full control of project programmes, interrogate supply chain programmes and challenge slippage. Work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation measures
• Manage CEM and CREs to ensure governance in compliance with NR-L2-RSE-02009 (Engineering Management for Projects)
• Set and maintain high standards in the production of design deliverables, ensuring information is clear and concise, and risk free. Nurturing a get it right first-time culture within the team
• Proactively review design documentation to ensure construction risks are mitigated at the design stage
• Manage the engineering team for production of design drawings, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with British Standards & Eurocodes, across projects ranging from GRIP 1 to GRIP 5 / RIBA 2 to 5 / ES1-3.
• Manage the production and coordination of design information in a 3D environment to BIM Standards
• Manage CDM and CSM-REA requirements and processes, ensuring risks are mitigated As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
• Produce and maintain design trackers
• Produce and issue meeting minutes recording key discussions and agreements.
• Manage the production, issue and closure of RFI’s and TQ’s
• Liaise with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to produce and issue project communications e.g. EWN’s and GC’s
• Coordinate and manage engineering activities so they result in affordable solutions and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality
• Produce and issue progress reports and dashboards
• Be responsible for the consistency of the deliverables across your projects
• Review, evaluate and implement rail industry standards to ensure compliance of the engineering deliverables to the standards
• Promote sustainable design and development
• Promotion and implementation of digital solutions and innovation across Egis projects
• Share knowledge, lessons learned, and innovation across Egis Group technical communities and projects
• Prepare & conduct presentations to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders etc.

You will also work on:

• Bidding opportunities across the UK and International Rail business: for technical support in your discipline
• Projects for multiple commissions across the UK and International Transportation business