Design Interface Manager

Overview

In this role, you will manage design interfaces and coordinate across HS2-related infrastructure, ensuring interfaces follow established procedures. You’ll support design, package and construction interface managers, handle RFIs, and manage contractual communications. You’ll organize drawings, models, and technical information using Bentley ALIM/Eb, while driving milestones and resolving design interfaces aligned with the programme. You’ll chair interface meetings, maintain trackers, and contribute to Interface Control Documents to support safe, on-time project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote work
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Maternity/adoption leave with 28 weeks full pay
• Pension and share incentive plan
• Volunteering leave
• Recognition schemes

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with HS2, designers, subcontractors and rail system contractors
• Coordinate design interfaces and ensure interface management procedures are followed
• Support design, package and construction interface managers
• Manage RFIs relating to interfaces between station assets and rail systems
• Prepare and respond to contractual communications through CEMAR
• Coordinate drawings, models and technical information using Bentley ALIM/Eb
• Define milestones and resolve design interfaces in line with programme priorities
• Chair interface meetings and record actions, risks, and decisions
• Maintain interface trackers and report progress
• Support preparation and distribution of Interface Control Documents

Key requirements

• A degree in Engineering or a similar discipline
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership
• Design Management or Engineering Management experience on a complex transport infrastructure project
• Experience through RIBA Stages 4 and 5, or GRIP Stages 5 and 6
• Experience resolving technical interfaces with rail systems or third-party contractors
• Experience using Bentley ALIM/Eb or a similar document and model management system
• Experience using CEMAR or a similar contractual communication system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and positive approach with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Desirable: Previous CEM or CRE appointments; experience exchanging models with third-party designers through a common data environment; experience supporting systems integration activities; knowledge of NEC contracts; CSCS or PTS card; additional professional recognition or a management qualification

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication
• Team-oriented
• Bentley ALIM/Eb
• CEMAR
• Common data environment

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