Senior Design Manager – MEPH

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.ContextSYSTRA are immediately hiring for a Senior Design Manager - MEPHFC to join our team in the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Discipline, focusing on supporting one of our most high-profile joint venture rail infrastructure projects, based in West London. The Senior MEPHFC Design Manager reports through the Design Delivery Manager to the Lead Design Manager, who is the accountable person for the compliant design being constructed, tested and handed over in line with the accepted program of worksThe Senior Design Manager is the first point of contact for MEPHFC design matters between all Construction Partner delivery teams and package contractors, Design Management and the Consultant. using existing processes, procedures, plans and strategies to deliver assured MEPHFC designs to construction teams, in support of the schedule. Managing a team of Design Managers, this role balances its own, and the team’s priorities throughout peaks and troughs of demand.Missions/Main DutiesDesign Verification and Design Stage:Review and acceptance of Consultant’s program and cost reporting relevant to MEPHFCTimely resolution of interfaces between MEPHFC and all other disciplines and work packagesSupport the Design team from design management and delivery perspectiveRaising and responding to GCs, EWs, RFIs and EIs / CEs that impact the MEPHFC design, but with supply chain and with the employerManagement of the change resulting from maturing HS2 and Network Rail rail systemsClient liaisonLiaise with Designers and Subcontractors to manage the acceptance of design related deliverablesReview submissions for quality, interfacing and completenessEnsure constructability reviews are held prior to design submissionsEnsure Value Engineering opportunities are developed through the approved processSupport technical change through the approved change control proceduresConstruction Stage:Act as the lead MEPH design management point of contact for the Subcontractor’s design to other departments, e.g. Commercial, Planning, Controls and Delivery, as well as the Consultant.Manage the process of checking by the Consultant compatibility of Subcontractor’s submissions with the permanent works design intent. Review, comment and provide input and acceptance on the subcontractor’s proposals, in particular with focus on quality, interfacing & integration of other worksAgree with Package delivery team the most effective means of delivering the MEPHFC detailed design and technical coordinationLead on the coordination of programme interfaces between FRC, structural, architectural and MEPHFC suppliersMonitor compliance with the design responsibilities for the MEPHFC scope through the subcontractor’s works and design submissionsManage subcontractor’s design proposals including compliant substitute designs, departure / derogations and alternative design not in line with the RIBA 4 assured design and specificationsRaising and responding to GCs, EWs, RFIs, TQs and EIs / CEs that impact the subcontractors MEPHFC design and on behalf the Construction department and MEPHFC Package ManagersManage the coordination of detailed design between the Consultant, the Construction Partner, subcontractors and their suppliers · Manage and implement change through the subcontractors technical assurance processManage the Consultant’s RIBA 5 Site Support team’s outputsManage change and variations to the subcontractor’s scope after point of formal instruction or before, where requiredSupport Package team in identification and implementation of Value Engineering opportunitiesProvide Interfacing point of contact for MEPHFC disciplines to other Design Managers, Construction department, subcontractors, Package Managers and wider teamManage the field change process for approval of changes by the Consultant and instruction of changes to the IFC documentation or 3D model, where requiredManage delivery and approval of design records / as-built informationLead delivery of key design dependencies supporting Design & Verification certification and Activity Readiness Certification Profile/SkillsEssential Experience:Educated to degree or higher level or equivalent within a relevant Engineering discipline.Chartered Engineer / Membership of an appropriate professional institution or the equivalent experience.Previous experience on rail projects across London Underground, Network Rail, Crossrail and TFL.Good understanding of MEPFHC systemsExperience of Construction ImplementationExperienced dealing with MEPHFC designers, contractors and subcontractors as well as clientsStrong interpersonal and communication skills including writing and presentingCapable of organising and developing your work with minimal supervision, managing a challenging workload subject to change at short noticeEngages with a wide range of colleague and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversityPossesses sound analytical ability, appreciating complex delivery issues and situationsDemonstrates flexibility in thought and approach, managing multiple competing demands within the wider strategic contextDesirable Experience:Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized organisation. Strong IT skills including effective data sheets manipulation and navigating and controlling process for 3D modesA good working knowledge of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015;Commitment to developing own and others professional and industry knowledgeHigh level of personal responsibility. Adaptable and flexible approach to different project requirementsAbility to lead development of detailed solutions to engineering problemsNEC3 contract experienceWorkplace TypeHybridJob SummaryContract Type: PermanentJob Family: JF018_MEP