Assistant Design Manager

SYSTRA; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their dynamic London engineering team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects like HS2, managing design delivery across various disciplines including Civil, Structural, and MEP. The company values excellence and teamwork, providing clear career development pathways and competitive benefits. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a focus on diversity and inclusion, this is an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals eager to make an impact in infrastructure design.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Electric Car Schemes

Flexible Benefits

Wellness Programme

Paid Charity Days

Social Events

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant disciplines or proven career abilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the delivery and coordination of technical aspects of design work packages.
• Develop and compile technical design packages with consultants aligned to project timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Design Management

Multidisciplinary Team Management

Understanding of CDM Obligations

Education

Degree in relevant disciplines

Tools

ProjectWise

Bentley Systems

Job description

About SYSTRA

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage, and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions relied upon by over 50 million people daily.

For more than 60 years, the Group has committed to helping cities and regions develop by creating, improving, and modernizing transport infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and innovation. With over 10,300 colleagues globally, including around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland, we are expanding and seeking top talent to join our team and lead in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA is expanding its Signature Team in the UK, working on high-profile projects such as Transpennine Upgrade and HS2. Building on our 50 years of UK success, we are growing our team and looking for passionate individuals to deliver across our portfolio.

We are recruiting experienced Assistant Design Managers to join our London engineering team, initially working on the HS2 Old Oak Common project. This role involves managing design delivery for packages covering Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, and Communications disciplines, including ancillary buildings and urban realm packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the delivery and coordination of technical aspects of the HS2 OOC Station design work packages.
• Develop and compile technical design packages with consultants aligned to project timelines.
• Coordinate between design and construction teams.
• Support Engineering, BIM, and Technical Assurance teams to achieve Code 1 Acceptance of all design deliverables.
• Ensure consistency and quality of deliverables across the project.
• Support the Design Manager and Engineering Manager as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in relevant disciplines or proven career abilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of design and construction processes, preferably in rail (RIBA/GRIP).
• Experience in disciplines such as Civil, Structures, Bridges, Utilities, Architecture, MEP, Fire, or Communications.
• Knowledge of CDM obligations.
• Broad design management/engineering experience on infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with ProjectWise and Bentley Systems is advantageous.

Why Join SYSTRA?

Our core values—Excellence, Connected Teams, and Bold Leadership—are central to our work. We pursue technical excellence, foster teamwork, and encourage innovative leadership. We offer clear career development pathways, competitive benefits including bonuses, private healthcare, electric car schemes, and flexible benefits.

Work Flexibility and Inclusion

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models, to help you balance work and personal life. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives aim to create a welcoming environment where all colleagues can thrive. Our Wellness Programme offers health checks, workshops, seminars, and support services, plus paid charity days and social events.

To apply or learn more about how SYSTRA can support your career, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to accommodating candidates with disabilities and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including returners re-entering the workforce.