Engineering Design Manager

Experienced Engineering Design Manager - Major Rail Projects (High-speed Rail, Metro, Light Rail) to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value infrastructure schemes across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics and globally.

You will be responsible for the engineering/design management of large, multidisciplinary project

teams, working on the end-to-end delivery of major capital and engineering/design-led projects, from early concept and consenting through detailed design, construction and handover. You will also play a key role in client engagement and governance, contributing to the continued growth of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver major, complex railway infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Manage the engineering/design process, including the interface coordination of large multi-disciplinary teams, including internal resources, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Set communication guidelines across disciplines to ensure progress and quality in engineering/design solutions, including the use of best practices to create solutions to satisfy client’s needs and requirements.
• Lead technical discussions with clients.
• Act as the client’s senior representative, managing relationships with clients, regulators, statutory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Champion health, safety, environmental, sustainability and customer outcomes, embedding best practice across projects.
• Undertake project and programme reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Support and lead client engagement.
• Contribute to the professional development of the wider team and the strategic growth of the business.

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex construction and/or engineering/design-led rail infrastructure projects (high-speed rail, metro, light rail).
• Experience managing and directing large project teams (often 100+ people), both insourced and outsourced.
• Demonstrable experience delivering to demanding schedules, targets and quality standards.

Personal Attributes:

• Leader with the ability to motivate and develop project teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels in both Matrix and non-matrix environments.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to Egis's values and sustainability goals.
• Able to bring energy, positivity, motivation and constructive challenge.

 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

This job profile has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performance by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications / experience required by employees assigned to the role. This job profile may be subject to future amendments following appropriate discussion.