Senior Design Manager

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start Here Grow Here Here’s what you’ll do Managing the Design Management Team Work closely with the team Leadership to manage the Design Management team.Support the team Leadership in their roles and undertake duties such as business development, team performance reviews etc. as required.Gain an understanding of the Team leaders roles and responsibilities and when required, supplement the Team Leaders in their absenceManagement of AECOM financial process and invoicing.Contribute to the DM business planning as required and continuously review business planning targets to monitor progress of the team.Lead Design Management projects across the UK and Internationally.Assist in the development of the Design Management team members through mentoring, training and reviews.Review of work outputs from Design Management team prior to issue to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations. General Design Management Duties including but not limited to:- Establishing team structure/governance and roles and responsibilitiesManaging Sub-consultantsEstablishment and Implementation of Design management processes/proceduresEstablishing and implementing communication/information exchange protocolsManaging design coordinationManaging the approval processMonitoring Design Schedule and Tracking/Reporting ProgressAgreeing Deliverables/Outputs and assuring delivery to client expectationsOrganising/Recording Project MeetingsManaging design risk, quality and changeEstablishing/implementing project controlsManaging/reporting project performance If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don’t just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry! Qualifications Here’s What We’re Looking for It is expected that the jobholder will contribute and participate positively in the Performance Review process, which underpins the firms approach to developing all staff. This will include taking ownership of agreed actions, including pursuing any training opportunities identified. Similarly, specific objectives will be agreed with the jobholder as part of the performance review process and they should assume responsibility for the delivery of these.The firm has a world class reputation built upon a powerful brand which reflects its core values of integrity, innovation and collaboration. Jobholders should demonstrate an empathy with these values and seek to reflect them in undertaking their role. Required Competencies The jobholder will be expected to display a range of competencies, both behavioural and technical in undertaking the role. These include: Understanding of the design process.Project and design programming skills.Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and proceduresExcellent communication skills.Commercial awareness of projects.Construction knowledge/experienceProficiency in MS Project/Excel Qualifications Architectural, Engineering or Consultancy background (8+ years PQE) or an equivalent industry standard qualification that demonstrates an understanding of the design and construction process. Due to the nature of some of our projects, appliants will be required to obtain SC Clearance Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10152727 Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Program & Project Management Work Location Model: Hybrid…