Description :The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture (FBJV) has a successful history of delivering critical infrastructure for the UK on time and to budget together in joint venture partnership. They first worked together in 2010 as BFK, delivering three Crossrail contracts, including the longest stretch of tunnelling works between Royal Oak and Farringdon and Farringdon Station, the first central station to be completed on the Elizabeth Line. The team is also delivering the Silvertown Tunnel project together in East London and has been delivering excellence at each stage of HS2, such as Fusion JV for the Enabling Works packages, EKFB for the central Main Works Contract and now delivering the track infrastructure across the entire HS2 route.We are seeking an experienced Works Manager with a strong background in track installation in major projects in the UK to join our team responsible for the safe and timely execution of the works on site.During the initial phase, prior to the commencement of site works, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the design is developed with a focus on constructability and efficient delivery as Track Specialist Design Manager. Reporting to the Engineering Leadership, you’ll play a key role working closely with the Design and Delivery Teams, external design partners and Alliance members to develop and manage the design for Temporary Railheads, Resilient Track and Switches & Crossings (S&C). The role will be based either in either our London or Birmingham offices, and will require to attend weekly meetings with the broader team and/or client in Birmingham/LondonYour missionYou will be responsible for the following:Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, cost, time, buildability and appropriate quality matters.Manage the design process to ensure that the design solution developed for each element of the track is safe, efficient to build, compliant with the contract Specification and delivered to schedule within budget. Promote use of engineering expertise and modern methods of construction to add value to design development.Implement 3D design delivery strategy to inform and deliver the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP) requirements.Input into internal, client & external engineering workshops & steering groups. Perform reviews of technical proposals.Develop and maintain an awareness of SHE hazards and associated risks and demonstrate a commitment to eliminate or minimise those risksManage design programme, monitoring and reporting via programme updates, trackers & progress meetingsObtaining of relevant documentation and approvals by relevant bodies, designers and relevant stakeholdersInterface with both NR and relevant stakeholders as requiredProviding expert guidance and technical support, you will work closely with both HS2 and project teams to identify and mitigate risks, as well as ensure compliance with the Works Information requirements.Identifying opportunities to improve the design by considering how to improve safety, incorporate buildability, improve quality, and provide best value compliant solutions.Co-ordinate the whole design process and managing changeOrganising design co-ordination and design progress meetings with the design team and specialist supply chain partners, ensuring that design risk assessments are produced.Prepare minutes, notes and reports as required to ensure effective communication and accurate records are maintained.Managing the document control process, supported by a document controller.Maintaining a professional approach with clients and their professional teams, sub-contractors and suppliersManage other more junior team members which may report into this roleRole Requirements:Strong management skills, with a positive and collaborative approachEnthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and with confidence to make decisions when required Degree qualification in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent Professionally Qualified, preferably Chartered EngineerExtensive experience in design and construction of ballasted and ballastless track. Experience in resilient slab track will be positively assessedExperience in design and construction of Switches and CrossingsExperience in managing and delivering design and construction interfaces between track systems and other railways systemsKnowledge of track design procedures and standardsAbility to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environmentKnowledge of the work process in design offices through successful experience of design delivery coordinationA good commercial understanding of contracts, procurement routes and risk management.Good collaborative planning skills.Thorough understanding of 3D design and BIM, with a desire to drive improvements and benefits through embracing digital construction.Excellent communication skills, both at the personal level and more formal reporting level.Practical experience of harmonising design and quality requirements with buildability and a strong desire to problem solve are essential.Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.#WeAreFerrovial
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