Head of Design

Job Summary:
The Head of Design will be responsible for the delivery of Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDjv)'s design and engineering obligations achieved by a combination of MDjv internal roles and supply chain organisations.
The Chief Engineer Group (CEG), which acts as the overall owner of, and is the controlling mind for, the technical solution, ultimately certifying that it meets its requirements;The Design Management Group (DMG), which works with the CEG to manage the design process and the production of design by MDjv's supply chain.
This Lead Integrator is a standalone function within the main Design Consultants, to whom MDjv delegates accountability for ensuring integration of all elements of the technical solution among Design Consultants and Design & Build Contractors throughout the lifecycle.
The Head of Design will therefore be responsible for the above internal roles and supply chain organisations, and hence the accountable person on behalf of MDjv for all design matters in the project.
The Chief Engineer Group (CEG) must be a 'technically intelligent' body which understands the projects' technical requirements and how the design discharges those requirements through the completed works.
The CEG will comprise a team of technical experts, Responsible Engineers (REs), spanning all design disciplines.
Liaise closely with HS2 and other stakeholders.
Oversee the work of the Lead Integrator, particularly in the Lead Integrator's delegated authority to achieve design and works integration, and certify key Lead Integrator deliverables.
Own and oversee development of the Station Requirements Specification.
Monitor and assess technical impact of requirements change.
Challenge requirements from HS2 and other stakeholders where appropriate.
Approve Subcontractor Requirements prepared by the Lead Integrator.
Work closely with the Design Management Group, Lead Integrator and designers to ensure designs are properly specified and developed.
Review and certify designs against their defining requirements, or oversee the Lead Integrator in doing so where responsibility is so delegated.
Review and certify completed works elements against their defining requirements, or oversee the Lead Integrator in doing so where responsibility is so delegated.
Review and certify that all works elements have been integrated by the Lead Integrator to deliver the required station operational capability.
Review and certify the completeness, accuracy and adequacy of all handover deliverables, or oversee the Lead Integrator in doing so where responsibility is so delegated.
The Design Management Group (DMG) is responsible for managing the design process.
Support the Chief Engineer Group and Lead Integrator in development of the Station Requirements Specification and Subcontractor Requirements.
Develop the maturity requirements for design packages, articulated in Design Responsibility Matrices (DRMs) and Model Requirements Tables (MRTs).
Define design package scope and constraints, supported by the Lead Integrator.
Develop and manage the design programme, supported by the Lead Integrator, and ensure coordination between design packages to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
Oversee the Lead Integrator in the management of TIDPs and MIDPs.
Oversee the Lead Integrator in the management of the design review process.
Support the Chief Engineer Group and the Lead Integrator in achieving design certification.
The Lead Integrator must have the technical capability to deliver this obligation.
Support the Chief Engineer Group in development of the Station Requirements Specification.
Develop Subcontractor Requirements from the Station Requirements Specification.
Support the Design Management Group in developing design package scope and constraints.
Support the Design Management Group in developing, managing and coordinating the design programme.
Manage the production and maintenance of MIDPs and TIDPs.
Manage the design review process and programme.
Work with Design Consultants and Design & Build Contractors to collect evidence of requirement satisfaction.
Monitor the achievement of design coordination by designers on behalf of the Chief Engineer Group.
Work with designers to ensure all designs are fully integrated.
Review and certify designs against their defining requirements where so delegated by the Chief Engineer Group.
Prepare a Station Construction Verification Certificate to evidence that the station as a whole satisfies its defining requirements.
The Main Design Consultant (MDC) will be responsible for developing a coordinated and integrated design for all Permanent Works assets other than those designed by the Architect and the Tunnelling and Shaft specialist consultants.
Develop designs to satisfy Subcontractor Requirements.
Coordinate designs with the designs of others to achieve technical alignment and mutual compatibility.
Produce design deliverables in accordance with the design programme managed by the Design Management Group.
Prepare Design Verification Certificates for acceptance by the Chief Engineer Group or by the Lead Integrator.
Other Design Consultants are responsible for developing a coordinated and integrated design for all Permanent Works assets within their disciplines.
For the majority of the Permanent Works elements, MDjv will appoint Design & Build Contractors to complete the design from the DCs.
Construct works in accordance with the accepted designs.
Values & Cultural Fit:
Leadership:
Communication and collaboration with Clients, MDjv Delivery Teams, Stakeholders, Design Consultants and Design & Build Contractors.
Technical Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage teams of people in a multi-disciplinary environment.
A good working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation.
Behavioural Competencies:
Fulfils HS2 values, behaviours and Core Competencies:
Engages with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives.
Communicates confidently with a range of people.
Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals.
Demonstrates commitment to developing own and others' professional knowledge.
Demonstrates sound analytical ability.
Demonstrates flexibility in thought and approach.
Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:
Experience within a similar role within an appropriately sized engineering organisation.
Educated to degree or higher level in a numerate discipline, typically Engineering discipline.
Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Fellow or Chartered member of Institute of Civil Engineering.
Dragados Values:
Excellence:
Promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
Integrity:
Acting ethically and transparently.
Trust:
Nurturing positive relationships.
Sustainabil.