Design Manager - Station Common Components - Old Oak Common - London

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dedicated and skilled Design Manager (Station Common Components) to join our amazing Major projects team to work at our iconic Old Oak Common development in London.
HS2s new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UKs best-connected rail
station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.
The construction of the HS2 station’s heavy civils infrastructure is nearing completion here at the Old Oak Common site, baseline detailed design is accepted by the client and the appointment of the suppliers to build the integrated station is nearing completion.
As a Design Manager (Station Common Components) your involvement will be in the integration of newly instructed scope into previously assured station design, partially under construction. This role is unique in a way that it is one of controlling mind for strategic and tactical delivery of the change to concrete, steel, cladding and MEPH packages delivered by other Design Managers.
What you’ll be doing

Key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and compile with Consultants technical change design packages to the project’s program and key dates
• Manage delivery of technical submissions from Work Packages contractors
• Manage the coordination between design and construction teams and subcontractors
• Support the Engineering, BIM and Technical Assurance (sub) teams to achieve Code 1 Acceptance of all Design Deliverables

Who we’re looking for

What might we be looking for?

• Engineering or Architectural degree, or demonstrated abilities from a successful career in these fields
• Expertise in Design Management or Engineering Management
• Proficiency in English Communication (Both Verbal and Written)

Ready to make a difference?
Join us in shaping the future of UK rail. Apply now and be part of this extraordinary journey!
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and compile with Consultants technical change design packages to the project’s program and key dates
• Manage delivery of technical submissions from Work Packages contractors
• Manage the coordination between design and construction teams and subcontractors
• Support the Engineering, BIM and Technical Assurance (sub) teams to achieve Code 1 Acceptance of all Design Deliverable

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more