Design Manager

Join Our Team as a Design Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on London's infrastructure? 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 major highway and infrastructure projects that enhance how people navigate our vibrant city every day. Could this be your next career move?

Location & 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 when we chat!

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 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 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 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 a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

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 vital 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 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 hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!