Design Manager
Join Our Team as a Design Manager!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Design Manager to join our dynamic Transport for London Joint Venture team based in the heart of London. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering major highway and infrastructure projects that truly impact how people navigate the capital every day. Could this be your next career move?
Location
Union Street, SE1 0LN - Enjoy the flexibility of some remote working, but travel to the office is required.
Hours
Work 40 hours per week with some flexibility on hours available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Design Manager, you will be the crucial link between our clients, project teams, and design consultants. Your mission? To ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and delivered on time and within budget. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:
- Lead and manage the full design lifecycle from concept through to construction support and scheme close-out.
- Coordinate internal teams and external design consultants for timely, high-quality delivery aligned with programme and budget.
- Ensure all designs meet relevant standards, including DMRB, MCHW, and TfL requirements.
- Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, embedding safe-by-design principles and managing design risks.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders while providing technical leadership and guidance.
What We’re Looking For
This Design Manager position is perfect for candidates who:
- Are a Chartered Engineer with membership in ICE, CIHT, or IHE, and have substantial experience in highways and infrastructure design within London.
- Possess a solid understanding of DMRB, MCHW, and TfL standards, with experience in fulfilling CDM 2015 compliance and Principal Designer responsibilities.
- Bring proven experience managing external design consultants and leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
- Communicate confidently and build strong stakeholder relationships, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with experience of NEC contracts and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the options available to you!
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us refine our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team. Join us at #joinkier!
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