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To be successful in this post, it is essential to have experience in either design or construction of Civil Engineering infrastructure in the Highways sector, together with sound understanding of engineering principals and application.
Ideally, we are looking for a person to be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, although HND/HNC/equivalent, may be considered alongside significant highways experience.

Candidates with Experience and knowledge of design and/or construction of temporary works, would be highly desirable, as would those with Chartership or working towards it, although not essential.
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this post.

The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for:

Managing permanent and temporary works designs for live projects and tenders.
Managing the design process, with a focus on buildability and efficiency, to ensure the optimum solution is reached
Development of Design Deliverables schedule in co-ordination with the designers
Liaising with tender and project teams to ensure design is developed in line with expectations
Ensuring a design programme is prepared and agreed with each designer
Incorporating the design programme into the main programme
Meeting with designers on a regular basis to ensure the design is developing as planned
Monitoring progress of the design and works and updating the programme as necessary
Ensuring the design is managed in accordance with the relevant quality procedures
Ensuring Principal Designer duties are fulfilled for pre-construction operations under the CDM Regulations
Providing design input as required for tender submissions
Liaising with clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and third parties as appropriate
Providing technical input and advice as required for live projects and tenders
Providing input into programmes where required, including tender, design, construction and Variation / Compensation Event programmes
Coordinating the design of temporary works and where appropriate design elements of temporary works
Undertaking a review of design drawings and raising technical queries accordingly
Providing construction methodology input and incorporating in the programme where required
Managing the flow of information from the design team and advising the project team of any impact on progress and programme
Providing necessary information to the Procurement Department to enable the procurement of materials and subcontractors
Preparing handover documents
Introducing improvements and innovations where appropriateBenefits: Car Allowance, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)