The Design Manager will plan, develop, manage, coordinate and resource the annual programmes of projects and services to be delivered on time and to budget.

The manager will lead the teams of professional staff to work in partnership with a range of other key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the Highway Improvements Design service.

To lead your team in planning and resourcing the annual programme of works and in meeting performance reporting and delivery deadlines. To support your team leaders in line managing staff, developing talent within the Highways Improvements Design team to deliver an excellent, accurate and efficient service Create and reinforce a strong customer focussed, responsive and flexible culture Responsible for the appropriate application of technical design standards, processes and regulations, ensuring the accuracy and quality of technical outputs of the team, with accountability for checking and authorising the issue of technical reports and drawings. Promote Health and Safety, Environmental Management System, Quality Management System and Construction Design Management Ensure strong budgetary control and financial management is undertaken As part of the Design Services leadership team, assist the Head of Design Services in preparing and delivering the annual Service Plan and in meeting KPIs. Deputise for head of Design Services as required. Responsible for ensuring carbon reduction and PAS2080 guidanc...