In this role, you will provide technical leadership for road design teams and drive delivery to agreed quality, time, and budget. You will oversee multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior staff, and build trusted client relationships to advance transport schemes. You’ll contribute to the Roads team’s goals within a global engineering firm that prioritizes innovation, integrity and inclusion. This is a hands-on leadership position with a meaningful impact on infrastructure and communities.
Pay / Benefits
work-life balance
hybrid working policy
flexible working arrangements
gymflex scheme
Thrive health and wellbeing programme
Virtual GP and menopause support
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to design teams and mentor junior members
Oversee multi-disciplinary highway projects, managing budget and value
Engage directly with clients to manage expectations and advise strategically
Undertake technical preparation, review, and checking of deliverables
Collaborate with Roads and wider Transport & Infrastructure teams to meet objectives
Lead design drawing production, standard details, specifications, and bill of quantities; support tender packages
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental legislation, and internal QA standards
Coordinate team resources and assign roles to optimise project delivery
Support change programmes and contribute to process improvements
Ensure adherence to relevant design codes and contract documentation guidance
Key requirements
Broad project experience in civil engineering with emphasis on highways
Ability to lead one or more design disciplines for highway-related projects
Experience with contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision (Public Works Contracts)
Proficiency with design software including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS
Strong client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to motivate others and drive change; supportive leadership style
Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with substantial post-qualification experience
Commercial and strategic capability with a track record of winning/delivering new business opportunities
Understanding of design codes such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and local authority guidance
Experience with Designers Duties under CDM regulations
Ability to communicate potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality
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