Highway Design | Project Manager

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Highway Design Project Manager

An experienced Highway Design Project Manager is required to lead the delivery of complex highway and transport infrastructure schemes from initial concept through to construction. This role offers the opportunity to manage multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

You will take responsibility for managing projects across the full design lifecycle, including feasibility, preliminary design, detailed design, approvals and construction support. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and statutory authorities.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage highway design projects, programmes, budgets, resources and risks from inception to completion.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams covering highways, traffic, drainage, structures, utilities and environmental disciplines.
  • Review and approve design deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specifications and approval processes.
  • Prepare and manage project briefs, fee proposals, delivery plans, technical reports and progress updates.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
  • Identify and manage commercial, technical and programme risks, implementing effective mitigation measures.
  • Support business development through client engagement, tender preparation and the development of future project opportunities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members.

About you

You will be a professionally qualified or suitably experienced highways professional with a degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, transportation or a related discipline. Previous experience managing highway design projects within a consultancy, contractor or public-sector environment is essential.

You should have a sound understanding of highway design principles, relevant national standards, transport assessments and the preparation of technical documentation. Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar packages would be advantageous, alongside strong project management and communication skills.

A proactive, organised and collaborative approach is essential. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, making informed decisions and delivering high-quality outcomes to agreed timescales and budgets.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 03/11/2026
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