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Balfour Beatty

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Design
  • Southampton
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have highways design experience, strong people management skills, excellent communication, and a full driving license. Ability to influence cross-functional teams is essential.
  • You will drive design delivery, ensure compliance with regulations, manage BIM standards, review designs, build stakeholder relationships, and promote a right-first-time approach throughout project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • This role requires an individual with proven experience in delivering highways design services successfully implementing design strategies as well as relevant project experience
  • A person whose attitudes, conduct and demeanour reflects the BB values and who is able to effectively represent the company
  • Excellent engagement skills, a strong people manager who is focused and has experience in getting the best out of people
  • Ideally an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of highways design, management and operations
  • A full driving licence is essential
  • Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly and expressively
  • Capable of influencing within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Drive the delivery of the design programme, working closely with Project Managers, Team Leads and designers.
  • Ensuring adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015.
  • Support the contract team in the delivery of BIM Level 2 standards and the development of –
  • Employers Information Requirements
  • BIM Execution Plans
  • Information Management Plans
  • Review of designs to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet current standards, ensuring that liability is not a risk to the business
  • Develop and manage strategic links and relationships with customers and other key stakeholders involved in the projects to fully understand their requirements & resolve issues and problems in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring a right first-time approach is achieved across all aspects of planning and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

FAQs

What is the role of a Senior Design Manager at Balfour Beatty Living Places?

The Senior Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the design delivery for the Bus Stop Improvement Plan, driving the design program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have proven experience in delivering highways design services, extensive knowledge of highways design, management and operations, and possess a full driving license.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.

How many days of paid annual leave do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata).

What benefits does Balfour Beatty offer?

Balfour Beatty offers a range of benefits including smart working flexibility, family-friendly policies, a pension scheme, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

Is there support for diversity and inclusion within the company?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity and inclusion through their Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, and they actively engage with various organizations to promote an inclusive workplace.

What is the company's stance on hiring individuals with disabilities?

Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and offering interviews to applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

How does the company ensure adherence to health and safety regulations?

The Senior Design Manager is responsible for ensuring adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015 as part of their accountabilities.

What type of projects will the Senior Design Manager be working on?

The Senior Design Manager will be working on infrastructure projects, specifically the Bus Stop Improvement Plan in partnership with Portsmouth City Council.

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Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.