Highway 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