Design Management Director - MEP/STRUCTURAL/ARCHITECTURAL

AtkinsRéalis is looking for 3 Design Management Director to be based on NEOM The LINE Site. We welcome applicants with MEP, Structural and Architectural backgrounds.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

The Design Management Director is responsible for the design integration, design schedule and ‘design to budget’ of his or her design packages, including the interface between different designers and engineering stages. Each individual design package comprises vital components of the new City and the Design Management Director is entirely responsible for all aspects of the planning, delivery and integration of packages. The Design Management Director will be part of The LINE Projects, Senior Management Team, comprising leaders in Planning, Design, Engineering, Project Controls, Commercial, Construction Excellence, Industrial Delivery and will be expected to collaborate across these delivery functions and with stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Overall accountability for the delivery of design from Stage 3 design to assurance and handover.
• Leadership of a team of senior professionals and their support staff, to deliver a demanding schedule.
• Management of design, to budget.
• Management of tier1, design consultants, to achieve overall The LINE Projects objectives.
• Delivery of design for Phase 1 Modules, with the emphasis on collaborative delivery and quality.
• Review the project design in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
• Able to process schedule requirements, analyze multi-layered schedules and react to change. Able to be able to concisely report on progress and challenges.
• The ability to balance the stakeholder expectations and perceptions against the needs of the Project.
• Gathering and synthesizing information, identifying options, and applying sound judgement based on logic and reason, making use of a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data.
• Oversee the construction, identify deviances and act to ensure programme targets are met.
• Oversee the quality of design and act where necessary to ensure the required quality is delivered.
• Lead a robust change control process, while adopting a collaborative work ethic.

Qualifications

• BS degree or MS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Preferably Chartered Engineer status and/or Project Management accreditation.
• 20 years of experience in design or construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of design management processes, means and methods.
• Strong experience in organization co-ordination.
• Integration and package management (through supply chains).
• Complex stakeholder and interface management experience.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

• Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
• Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.
• Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.
• Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards and Benefits

• We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays.
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.