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Morgan Sindall Plc

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We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Rail Design Manager to join our team on the Merseyrail Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a great opportunity for someone with some prior design management experience who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility. In this project-based role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Design Management and senior members of the team to deliver technically excellent design solutions that meet our clients’ needs. You’ll contribute to the development of project-specific design management strategies and play an important role in ensuring continuous improvement across design activities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the Engineering Manager in managing design activities through bid and delivery stages
  • Understand and apply company design management processes and define project-specific strategies
  • Help manage project design resources and team profiles
  • Coordinate and review design solutions to ensure technical excellence and alignment with customer requirements
  • Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings
  • Support the management and coordination of the design process through all project gateways
  • Challenge briefs, bring fresh thinking, and champion innovation and continuous improvement
  • Ensure adherence to the design brief and develop subcontract design scopes of service
  • Support the development and maintenance of a fully coordinated design programme, monitoring progress and reporting against key milestones
  • Collaborate with contractors, clients, statutory bodies and third parties to ensure alignment and integration
  • Ensure change is properly controlled and implemented with the Project Manager and client
  • Support the RFI/TQ process and the production of key performance indicators

Requirements:

  • Has demonstrable experience in a design management role (preferably within rail or infrastructure)
  • Holds a relevant degree qualification (desirable, but not essential)
  • Is a member of a recognised professional body or working towards membership
  • Demonstrates strong project management and organisational skills
  • Has excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Is proactive, curious, and eager to continue developing their design management expertise
What we offer:
  • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
  • Flexible and adaptable working
  • Family friendly policies and work/life approach
  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
  • Option to participate in our share-save scheme
  • discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
  • a support and advice service for colleagues and their families

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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