Full job descriptionHighway and Transport Design Lead
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, technicians and apprentices, working alongside external consultants and contractors to deliver a diverse portfolio of highway, traffic management, public realm and active travel projects.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and develop the in-house highway and transport design service, managing design engineers, technicians, apprentices and external consultants
*Oversee feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed designs for highway improvements, traffic schemes, public realm enhancements and active travel projects
*Provide technical assurance and design approval, ensuring compliance with relevant highway design standards and statutory requirements
*Ensure that projects comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
*Manage design budgets, programmes, resources and performance, ensuring effective project delivery, value for money and the efficient use of available funding
*Commission, procure and manage framework consultants and contractors, ensuring quality, accountability and delivery against agreed objectives
*Build effective working relationships with Transport for London (TfL), developers, utility companies, elected Members, residents and other key
*Lead the design and delivery of capital schemes funded through TfL Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding, Section 106 contributions, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and other external funding sources
*Manage Section 278 and Section 38 highway works, ensuring that developer-led infrastructure is designed, constructed and delivered to the required standards
*Prepare clear, robust and evidence-based reports for Cabinet, senior management and other decision-making forums


Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
*Significant experience in highway and transport design and project delivery
*Proven experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
*Strong technical knowledge of highway engineering, traffic management, public realm and active travel
*Knowledge of CDM Regulations, highway design standards and relevant legislation
*Experience of delivering capital programmes, including TfL LIP, Section 106, CIL, Section 278 and Section 38 schemes


Desirable Criteria
*Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering or Transport Planning
*Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration
*Membership of a relevant professional institution, such as ICE or CIHT
*Experience working in a local authority or public-sector environment