Design Manager

Join Our Team as a Design Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on how people navigate the vibrant city of London? We’re on the lookout for a Design Manager to join our dynamic Transport for London Joint Venture team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering major highway and infrastructure projects that truly enhance urban mobility.

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 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 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 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 work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all 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.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier!