Deputy Manager Manager - Road And Highway

Assystem; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem India is recruiting a Highway Design Manager – Road & Highways to lead design and engineering for highway projects, coordinating with clients and stakeholders to deliver compliant solutions on time.

You will mentor highway engineers, review alignment studies, and ensure adherence to IRC, MoRTH, NHAI, and international standards while guiding CAD/BIM teams using Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years of experience in highway and road design.
• Experience with NHAI, MoRTH, Expressway projects.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead geometric design of highways, expressways, urban roads, interchanges and intersections.
• Manage project schedules, budgets and resources for design activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Review deliverables, ensure quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Highway Geometric Design

Detailed Project Report (DPR)

Road Safety Audit Coordination

Pavement Design Coordination

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

InfraWorks

BIM platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

Job Description

Highway Design Manager – Road & Highways

Job Description

The Highway Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design and engineering activities for highway, expressway, road, and transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, reviewing, and delivering highway design solutions in compliance with client requirements, national/international standards, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Highway Design & Engineering

• Lead the geometric design of highways, expressways, urban roads, interchanges, intersection.
• Review and approve alignment studies, horizontal and vertical profiles, cross-sections, and corridor development plans in plan & hilly areas.
• Ensure compliance with IRC, MoRTH, NHAI, AASHTO, and other applicable design standards.
• Coordinate pavement, drainage, traffic, and structural design interfaces.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies, DPRs (Detailed Project Reports), and detailed engineering designs.

Project Management

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for design activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Technical Review & Quality Assurance

• Conduct technical reviews of design deliverables and ensure quality compliance.
• Verify calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications before submission.
• Implement quality management procedures and best engineering practices.
• Ensure adherence to project-specific quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
• Participate in design review meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Liaise with government authorities, approval agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Address client comments and ensure timely incorporation into design deliverables.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of highway engineers, designers, and CAD/BIM professionals.
• Assign tasks and monitor team performance.
• Support recruitment, training, and competency development initiatives.

Software & Design Tools

• Utilize and guide teams in the use of:
  • Civil 3D
  • OpenRoads Designer
  • AutoCAD
  • InfraWorks
  • BIM platforms and other highway design software

Experience

• 12–18+ years of experience in highway and road design projects.
• Experience in NHAI, MoRTH, Expressway, Metro Access Roads, State Highway, or International Highway Projects.
• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams.

Required Skills

• Highway Geometric Design
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation
• Road Safety Audit Coordination
• Pavement Design Coordination