Design Manager - Asset Protection

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Tasks

Review the Designer’s Ground Movement Assessments and Monitoring Action Plans.
Liaise with the wider Design Team to determine third party stakeholders impacted by ground movements due to Tunnel & Shaft construction for the project.
Manage relationships with affected Stakeholders and managing relationship to achieve Asset Protection Agreements (APAs), Letters of No Objection (LONOs) or Settlement Deeds.
Working with the Utilities Team to arrange for the protection and/or diversion of utility services affected by the project.
Work with the Instrumentation & Monitoring Team to ensure consistent approach and correct implementation of the Designer monitoring requirements.
Identify requirements for structural condition surveys based upon the Designer’s Ground Movement Assessment, liaising with the Surveying Team to ensure site inspections are executed as per the design.
Coordinate with the Design and Construction teams to ensure all the deliverables and or permissions are in place in a timely manner to facilitate the construction of the Tunnel & Shaft works.
Liaise with the consents team to ensure discharge of planning conditions.
Work with the Planning Team to maintain an accurate programme of required interfaces and approvals with third parties.
Review results of ongoing monitoring and act on any required actions.
Raise non-conformances taking immediate corrective action whenever possible.
Review Method Statements and procedures for site-based activities.
Assist with preparation and procurement of sub-contractors as required.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in asset protection, infrastructure projects, or similar engineering roles.
Good knowledge of UK regulations, including CDM, health & safety law, and asset-specific standards.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
Experience in rail, utilities, or regulated infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with permits to work, engineering assurance, and risk-based decision-making.

Technical Skills

Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
Competent in risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
Working knowledge of project management principles and document control systems.

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Location: Manchester

Job Description:

Tasks

Review the Designer’s Ground Movement Assessments and Monitoring Action Plans.
Liaise with the wider Design Team to determine third party stakeholders impacted by ground movements due to Tunnel & Shaft construction for the project.
Manage relationships with affected Stakeholders and managing relationship to achieve Asset Protection Agreements (APAs), Letters of No Objection (LONOs) or Settlement Deeds.
Working with the Utilities Team to arrange for the protection and/or diversion of utility services affected by the project.
Work with the Instrumentation & Monitoring Team to ensure consistent approach and correct implementation of the Designer monitoring requirements.
Identify requirements for structural condition surveys based upon the Designer’s Ground Movement Assessment, liaising with the Surveying Team to ensure site inspections are executed as per the design.
Coordinate with the Design and Construction teams to ensure all the deliverables and or permissions are in place in a timely manner to facilitate the construction of the Tunnel & Shaft works.
Liaise with the consents team to ensure discharge of planning conditions.
Work with the Planning Team to maintain an accurate programme of required interfaces and approvals with third parties.
Review results of ongoing monitoring and act on any required actions.
Raise non-conformances taking immediate corrective action whenever possible.
Review Method Statements and procedures for site-based activities.
Assist with preparation and procurement of sub-contractors as required.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in asset protection, infrastructure projects, or similar engineering roles.
Good knowledge of UK regulations, including CDM, health & safety law, and asset-specific standards.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
Experience in rail, utilities, or regulated infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with permits to work, engineering assurance, and risk-based decision-making.

Technical Skills

Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
Competent in risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
Working knowledge of project management principles and document control systems.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026