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Design Manager

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Jacobs

Aug 30

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have extensive experience in civil engineering design, including ground and external works, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and providing technical leadership. Familiarity with UK standards is essential.
  • You will define design requirements, lead CWP delivery, manage budgets and resources, integrate constructability, oversee technical change control, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure quality.

Requirements

  • Established and practical skill and experience across concept design, detailed design and construction stages, including management of design phases, in:
  • heavy civil engineering structures, including reinforced concrete and structural steel, and familiarity with current design standards and working practices (e.g. British Standards); and/or
  • ground engineering, including earthworks, drainage, pavements, slopes & retaining structures, foundations and construction logistics.
  • external works, including drainage, utilities, paved and unpaved surfaces, earthworks, access and accessibility, construction logistics
  • familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices;
  • managing complex multi-disciplinary designs and teams, including integration, design and delivery management.
  • Experience in, and a desire to provide, technical leadership and collaboration within a technically orientated delivery team
  • Experience of working with, and leading technically, focused technical teams including technical direction of suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Definition of the design, engineering, and technical requirements
  • Leadership of the delivery of all CWP design (from requirements definition to acceptance), including management of the Engineering & Technical budget and associated resources and supply chain to deliver the design to the CWP Delivery teams
  • Integration of constructability requirements and design integration within the Civil Works Programme and with Site Establishment and Offsite Infrastructure
  • Manage and co-ordinate the SZC Client and Responsible Designer inputs and requirements
  • Manage technical change control
  • Manage the technical assurance process to ensure delivery to quality
  • Co-ordinate technical aspects with technical stakeholders, including EDF Nuclear Services Engineering (was PWRT TCO), SZC Design Authority, RD and L3 Design Supply Chain

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid working approach between our offices and home.

Do we support medicare?

Yes, UK employees receive free single medical cover and a digital GP service.

What benefits do we provide for employees?

In addition to competitive salary packages, we offer family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, reimbursement for professional development, and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will be working on the Sizewell C (SZC) Project, which is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, aimed at providing dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years.

What skills are required for the Design Manager position?

Applicants should have established skills and experience in concept design, detailed design, construction stages, and managing complex multi-disciplinary designs particularly in heavy civil engineering structures and ground engineering.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, we offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team.

What is the company’s stance on inclusion and diversity?

Our culture values inclusion and diversity, supporting a workplace where everyone is accepted regardless of their background, and we actively work to embed these values in everything we do.

Will I have the opportunity to lead a team?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to provide technical leadership and collaborate within a technically oriented delivery team.

What is the work-life balance like?

We focus on work-life balance and flexibility, and are open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours and locations.

Is there support for disabled applicants?

Yes, we are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for complex challenges in various industries, including infrastructure, water, transportation, energy, and more. They offer a wide range of services, such as engineering design, construction management, environmental consulting, and digital solutions. Their ultimate mission is to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions that positively impact communities and improve people's lives. Jacobs aims to be a trusted partner, driving positive change and shaping a better future through their expertise, technical excellence, and commitment to safety and sustainability.

Culture & Values

  • We do things right

    We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.

  • We aim higher

    We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.

  • We challenge the accepted

    We know that to create a better future, we must ask the difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things

  • We live inclusion

    We put people at the heart of our business. We have an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers. We embrace all perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Mental and physical health support

  • Personalized financial counseling

  • Retirement planning and an employee stock purchase plan

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Competitive parental leave

  • Family planning and reproductive health benefits

  • Resources for parents and caregivers

  • Continued investment in your career advancement

  • Active employee networks and community systems

  • Giving back and volunteering support