Design Manager

Stage 5 Design Manager required to work on High Speed Rail Programme. Contract - Inside IR35 Based at Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH. Skillset: Design…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Construction
Pay rate £600 – £700/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 October 2026

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Stage 5 Design Manager required to work on High Speed Rail Programme.

Contract - Inside IR35
Based at Old Oak Common/North Acton - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.

Skillset: Design Management, architectural fit out, organised, proactive, problem solver. Engineering, Construction.

Good knowledge of construction techniques and processes across shafts and head house structures, above and below ground with a focus on shaft fit-out and architectural design, with an appreciation of both temporary and permanent MEP as well as rail systems activities.

This Design Manager will manage the Stage 5 asset design and be responsible for leading and coordinating all design and disciplines associated with a particular asset, facilitate the delivery of the designs, ensuring the design is technically assured, delivered to programme and coordinated between design disciplines.
You will also be responsible for the management of change control, have reporting responsibilities on progress and issues associated with the designs, and collaborate closely with all relevant disciplines within the wider project as required in order to progress and finalise the design.
This will also include various 3rd party suppliers/designers.
Candidates for the role must have a proven experience of large-scale civil engineering projects.

Main Responsibilities
-Leading on all things design for their particular asset and/or package (AFO/MEP), liaising with the Stage 4 close out team and assisting elsewhere when required.
-Management for their asset of all Design activities related to the shaft fit out incl. blockwork, fire-proofing, steelwork, doors, hatches, drainage, etc. and architectural design of the shafts and headhouses incl. misc. steel works, façade/cladding, roofing systems, and integration of the MEP systems.
-You will also have package design management responsibilities, overseeing all design related to that particular scope across all assets (AFO/MEP).

Experience Required:
-Educated to degree level or higher (preferably BEng or higher (MEng, MSc) and hold a relevant professional qualification.
-Experience in project-based design and management across all project stages.
-Good knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements, along with MEP interfaces.
-Experience of large complex projects where involvement with multi-discipline integration was required.
-Good understanding of the NEC contract and have experience in its application.
-Have an appreciation of BIM and the 3D environment, and have an understanding of digital engineering in design, construction and handover phases.
-Thorough understanding of managing design related project risks.
-Thorough understanding and application of the CDM Regulations 2015.
-Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
-Strong communication and leadership skills, as well as being a Team Player.
-Sustained Continuing Professional Development

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