Job Description
We’re looking for a Design Manager to join our Transport for London Joint Venture team based in London. In this role you’ll coordinate and oversee design activities across multiple highway and infrastructure schemes. Location: 183‑185 Union Street, SE1 0LN – travel to the office required, with some remote working available. Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Responsibilities
As a Design Manager, you will be the key connection between our clients, project teams, and design consultants, ensuring every design is safe, compliant, buildable, and delivered on time and within budget. Your day to day will include:
- Managing the complete design process from concept through to construction support and scheme close‑out
- Coordinating internal and external design teams to ensure timely delivery aligned with programme and budget
- Ensuring all designs comply with relevant standards including DMRB, MCHW, and TfL requirements
- Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, promoting safe‑by‑design principles and managing design risks
- Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders whilst providing technical leadership and guidance
Qualifications
This Design Manager position is suited for candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Chartered Engineer status with membership in ICE, CIHT, or IHE, and substantial experience in highways and infrastructure design within London
- Comprehensive understanding of DMRB, MCHW, and TfL standards, with demonstrated proficiency in CDM 2015 compliance and Principal Designer responsibilities
- Proven track record in managing external design consultants and leading multi‑disciplinary teams on complex projects
- Exceptional communication abilities and stakeholder management skills, with strength in building effective collaborative relationships
- Strong commercial acumen, familiarity with NEC forms of contract, and the capability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that can be tailored to your needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are a huge priority. We are a Disability‑Confident employer and will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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