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 & Hours

Location: Union Street, SE1 0LN - Enjoy the flexibility of some remote working, but travel to the office is required.

Hours: 40 hours per week - We offer flexibility on hours, just let us know what works for you!

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

Your Responsibilities

As our 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 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 talented team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the exciting benefits we provide!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. 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 improve our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair 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 hope you’ll #joinkier!