Interface Manager - Major Projects

Ayesa; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in London is seeking an Interface Manager to lead the design of major projects in infrastructure. The role involves coordinating interfaces for large-scale projects, managing Interface Control Documents, and ensuring smooth collaboration between project teams and external partners. Candidates should have a minimum of five years' experience and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible Hours

Pension Matching

Income Protection

Professional Development Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in interface management on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of Interface Control Documents and related processes.
• Ability to support and facilitate interdisciplinary workshops.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interfaces on large-scale infrastructure design projects.
• Produce and manage Interface Control Documents.
• Act as the point of contact between project teams and external parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

Asite

Job description

Overview

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Company Interface Manager

Location: London

Discipline: Major Projects | Level: Intermediate

About Ayesa

With operations in over 40 countries and 13,000+ professionals, Ayesa is a global leader in engineering and digital transformation. Our teams shape cities through high-speed rail systems, iconic bridges, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable water and energy solutions - all powered by cutting-edge tech and a culture of innovation.

Position

Build the Skyline of Tomorrow with Ayesa

Are you ready to lead the design of bold, future-proof Major Projects across the UK's commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors? Ayesa is looking for an Interface Manager to join our dynamic team in London. You'll drive high-impact projects from concept through to construction and help grow our Major Projects engineering capability in the region.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Interface Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the interfaces on large-scale infrastructure design projects across the UK and Ireland. Producing, maintaining and managing the Interface Control Documents, you will work with our internal project teams as well as our external design partners and subcontractors to identify and define the interfaces, and ensure all parties are aware of their coordination activities. You will support in interdisciplinary workshops and checks, and work with the wider team to help close out verification activities throughout the design programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, define and log interfaces within the projects, with both internal and external parties.
• Produce, maintain, and manage Interface Control Documents, and coordinate the interface activities to ensure smooth integration and alignment.
• Act as the point of contact between the project and external parties, including other designers, stakeholders and the client.
• Support with interdisciplinary integration activities and workshops.
• Support the Assurance, Integration and Testing Manager as required.

Requirements

What You Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum five years' proven experience in interface management on large-scale civil/rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and the processes required to produce, maintain, and manage them.
• Experience working with internal project teams, external design partners, and subcontractors to coordinate deliverables.
• Ability to support and facilitate interdisciplinary workshops and integration checks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, acting effectively as a point of contact between project teams and external parties.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, ensuring all interface activities are tracked and verified.
• Familiarity with project management and document control systems (e.g., CDEs such as ProjectWise or Asite) is highly advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK (Pre-Settled/Settled Status, British Visa, or equivalent work permit).

Desirable

• MSc in Civil Engineering holding a professional qualification (e.g. Chartered or national equivalent)
• Experience working on rail or transport infrastructure projects in the UK or Ireland

Other information

What's in It for You

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Work Model (2-3 days from home)
• Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am-4pm Mon-Thu, 10am-3pm Fri)
• Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support
• Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Professional Development and Chartership Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
• Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

We're Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.