Head of Design NEW

STRABAG SE

If you are an ambitious Design professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Required

• Experience in project-based and pre-construction design management across a variety of infrastructure and vertical build projects.
• Advanced technical competence in the design and construction of civil engineering works, nuclear, power, process, manufacturing, industrial, and logistics structures.
• Understanding of digital engineering in design and construction phases and of using the Digital Plan of Works.
• Experience managing the challenges associated with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detailed understanding of British Standards, Eurocodes, and other international codes.
• Health & Safety training e.g., CITB SMSTS. Training regarding Health and Safety at Work Act, Construction Design and Management (CDM), and behavioral safety.
• Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering. Membership of CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or similar.

Role Overview

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Engineers, CAD / BIM Designers, Senior / Design Managers to deliver collaborative solutions that add value to STRABAG Building. You will have full ownership, responsibility, and accountability for the function, collaborating with internal departments to ensure alignment with company strategy, budget, and objectives. You will highlight risks, identify opportunities, and mentor continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and strategic direction to the design team, including team leads for Civil, Structural, Architectural, Temporary Works, BIM, ZT, and Geotechnical disciplines.
• Developing and owning digitalisation processes for the Building Business Unit.
• Ensuring project compliance with design processes and document management systems (e.g., Aconex, Fusion Live).
• Managing the design management team and communicating departmental performance to Business Unit Directors.
• Providing technical advice and support for pre-construction and delivery projects.
• Carrying out administrative approvals per STRABAG policies.
• Attending upstream meetings and providing input to the business.
• Managing departmental spend and budgets.
• Ensuring technical delivery of projects, peer reviewing tenders and specifications.
• Mentoring team members and promoting R&D initiatives.
• Conducting technical reviews for compliance and appointing design leads for projects.
• Supporting team understanding of goals and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Providing guidance, feedback, and promoting an inclusive environment.
• Leading change management and team development.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Designing and constructing various building types, with experience in buildability, temporary works, and materials knowledge.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our strategy aims for climate neutrality by 2040.

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Document Controller, Construction Project Manager, Head of Frameworks at STRABAG UK Ltd