Design Manager

Design Manager

Location – Bedfordshire

An exciting opportunity for a Design Manager has arisen within Galliford Try’s Infrastructure Business to work on our new highways development in the Bedfordshire area. Responsible for the management of design organisations and for the coordination, you will be contributing to an exciting new project in a fast-growing area of the business.

• Lead or support the Principal Designer organisational role in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015.
• Act as Service Manager under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract, managing consultant performance with support from commercial and planning teams.
• Support the Project Lead on design matters under the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract with the Client.
• Develop and implement Design Management Plans, BIM Execution Plans and ensure processes and systems are operating effectively.
• Coordinate design development, reviews and approvals with the Client, designers, construction teams, suppliers and third parties.
• Support construction delivery through technical queries, design changes, material approvals and as-built information.
• Monitor design performance, manage risk and support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Review and contribute to consultant’s and contractor’s cost forecasts, payment applications and quotations, and coordinate whole-life cost inputs to support design option appraisal and value decisions.

• Have a degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Be a Graduate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers with demonstrated professional development.
• Have a good working general and specialist engineering knowledge.
• Demonstrable effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress,…