Design Manager

We are looking for a motivated Design Manager to join a high-profile rail delivery team in South Wales. Working on a landmark urban transport scheme, you will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day design activities and ensuring that technical packages move seamlessly from the drawing board to the site.

You won't be flying solo; you'll work as part of a structured design management team, providing the vital link between external consultants and our internal construction crews.

Key Responsibilities

Package Coordination: Manage specific design packages (e.g., Civils, Track, or Stations), ensuring they are integrated and meet project requirements.

Technical Review: Review drawings and specifications for "buildability," identifying potential issues before they reach the construction phase.

RFI Management: Act as the point of contact for technical queries, ensuring Request for Information (RFI) cycles are handled efficiently to keep the site moving.

Assurance Support: Assist in the preparation of submission packages for rail authority approvals (PACE/GRIP frameworks).

Meetings & Reporting: Attend design progress meetings and provide regular updates on package status to the Senior Design Manager.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for a Design Engineer looking to step up into management, or an established Design Manager who enjoys the technical coordination of complex rail projects.

Rail Background: You must have experience working within the UK Rail sector. Familiarity with Network Rail or Transport for Wales standards is a major plus.

Engineering Foundation: A solid understanding of civil engineering or rail systems (permanent way, OLE, or signaling).

Organisational Skills: You'll be juggling multiple drawings and stakeholders, so a methodical approach is essential.

Collaborative Spirit: You're a team player who can communicate clearly with both site-based staff and office-based designers.

Education: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to gain experience on one of the most talked-about transport projects in the UK right now. You'll be supported by a senior leadership team, giving you the perfect environment to hone your management skills while delivering infrastructure that will benefit the community for decades.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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