Design Engineer

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Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description :

Location : Heathrow H7 (London, UK)

Ferrovial Construction is currently recruiting for a Design Engineer to join our Project team based in London Heathrow.

About H7, Heathrow

Our H7 framework spans from airfield works (taxiways, runways, stands), to civils (roads, demolition works, underground and above ground structures), and MEP packages (services tunnels, lifts, life safety systems, fuel / fire mains).

The Role

The Design Engineer will report directly to the Design Manager and will work closely with the Project Manager, liaising with the Client, Design Consultants, and relevant stakeholders in all matters related to Design and Engineering. You will ensure design is delivered on time and on budget, complying with the required Quality, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and Sustainability standards and requirements. You will also manage the design Contract, including design changes, risks, and opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to use new technologies, tools, and software in the construction industry to bring innovation to the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Tendering design packages from project briefs received by the Client – understanding scope and negotiating offers upstream and downstream.
• Agreeing Design Responsibility Matrix with all parties with design input in the project to ensure no gaps or overlaps.
• Coordinating the design team activities to ensure that the project design is completed on budget in line with the cost plan and on time in line with the agreed construction programme.
• Monitoring and tracking progress of the design, managing any slippages and being the interface with the management team.
• Actively defining and managing design interfaces.
• Leading the review of the design with the interested parties.
• Promoting, exploring, and materializing value engineering opportunities throughout the design process.
• Working with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters and assisting in defining scopes for subcontracting the different works packages.
• Being responsible for ensuring the design complies with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Working with the Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental teams to support audits to consultants.
• Liaising with client representatives on the design development as required.
• Reviewing and agreeing Consultants' monthly Applications for payment.
• Assisting the Design Manager on the management of the design team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development, and motivation.
• Promoting company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors, and other external contacts.

Skills & Experience

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

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