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Job title

Head of Design

Ref no. BHN578278
Location City of London, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Closed

Job summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape sustainable transport projects that will make a significant impact on urban mobility and infrastructure.

Key skills required for this role

Traffic Design

Important

Active Travel

Job description



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of design professionals to deliver high-quality, sustainable transport projects.
  • Oversee the design and technical execution of parking infrastructure, cycle routes, bus priority schemes, and other transport initiatives.
  • Ensure all traffic orders are handled to the highest standards, maintaining compliance and managing the entire process effectively.
  • Supervise staff seconded to local councils, ensuring smooth project management and alignment with council-led transport programs.
  • Work closely with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with community, environmental, and regulatory objectives.
  • Manage project delivery from start to finish, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary technical leader for clients, providing expert guidance on design and engineering matters.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by supporting bids, securing new work, and cultivating strong client relationships.
  • Review and approve design documents, technical drawings, and project reports, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and client expectations.
  • Drive continuous improvements in design processes and operational efficiencies, fostering innovation and sustainability across projects.

Experience

Required:

  • A degree in civil engineering, transport engineering, urban design, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
  • Extensive experience leading design teams in the transport or infrastructure sector, with a focus on sustainable transport projects.
  • Expertise in parking infrastructure, cycle route design, and bus priority schemes.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop talent.
  • Experience managing traffic order functions, ensuring compliance and effective project oversight.
  • Familiarity with UK transport policies, such as Healthy Streets, and relevant statutory frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating with clients and public authorities.
  • A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard design software and Microsoft Office tools.

Ideal:

  • Chartered Engineer status or membership in a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE, CIHT).
  • Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
  • Experience working with UK local authorities or transport consultancies.
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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