Highway Desaign Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Highways Design Team Leader to spearhead innovative design services in central London. This full-time, permanent role promises a dynamic work environment where you will lead a talented team in delivering high-profile projects. You will engage with clients and contractors, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and health support. Join this forward-thinking consultancy and make a significant impact on urban infrastructure.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career and professional development

Access to shopping discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Internal and external training opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in highway engineering and urban design.
• Familiar with local government and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage designs and implement highway engineering solutions.
• Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills

Highway Engineering

Urban Design

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Chartered Engineer (IEng)

Job description

Job Description:

My client is currently seeking an experienced Highways Design Team Leader to join their Consultancy division, based from their Victoria office. The role is full-time, permanent, and offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

As the Highways Design Team Leader, you will help lead the development and delivery of their excellent design services. You will join the Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) team, delivering projects in high-profile central London locations such as Leicester Square and Whitehall. You will provide technical direction, liaise with clients, contractors, and other divisions such as Term Maintenance, Structures, and Lighting. You will resolve technical issues as they occur and monitor the progress of your areas of responsibility.

The duties of the Highways Design Team Leader role will include:

1. Managing designs and implementing highway engineering solutions
2. Developing excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, external providers, and other agencies
3. Carrying out monthly programme and financial reporting
4. Liaising with the client team on progress
5. Preparing reports, drawings, schedules, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and other documents in accordance with local procedures

What skills and experience do you need?

They are looking for a Chartered Engineer, who holds IEng or equivalent. You will have significant experience of highway engineering and urban design within a consultancy environment. You will be familiar with local government and private sector clients, and you will have a good working knowledge of different contract types including NEC3.

What benefits will you receive?

As the Highways Design Team Leader, the company will offer you a range of fantastic benefits, including career and professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through their Rewarding Great People platform. They will also offer you health and well-being benefits, including 24-hour advice lines and support from mental health first aiders.