Design Manager

Join Our Team as a Design Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on how people navigate London? We are seeking 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 enhance the daily lives of Londoners. Could this be your next career move?

Location & Working Hours

Location: Union Street, SE1 0LN - Some remote working options available, but travel to the office is required.

Hours: 40 hours per week - We offer flexibility on hours, just let us know your preferences during our conversation.

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As our Design Manager, you will be the essential link between clients, project teams, and design consultants. Your mission? To ensure that 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 role 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 in managing external design consultants and leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Communicate confidently and build strong stakeholder relationships with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with experience in NEC contracts and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Rewards and Benefits

We take pride in offering our talented team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the exciting benefits we provide to support your well-being and career growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet 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 at Kier!

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