We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Principal Highways Design Manager to lead and manage the design aspects of highways infrastructure projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and transportation infrastructure, with proven experience managing design teams and coordinating multi-disciplinary design input on major highways projects. Projects will range from <50k to discrete schemes of 10million plus. This role will be based on-site at our Olive Grove depot (S2 3GE).
This position offers a competitive salary, depedant on experience and qualifications.
The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Responsible for the delivery of the Design function of the Non-Core department
• Lead the design development of highway schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Manage internal and external design teams, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality design outputs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders on all design-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant technical standards (e.g., DMRB, MCHW, Sheffield City Council guidelines).
• Oversee the production and review of design documentation, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including structures, drainage, geotechnics, and traffic management.
• Manage design risks and support the preparation of risk registers.
• Support the administration and production of tender contract documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, technical audits, and value engineering exercises.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure adherence to CDM Regulations, health and safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Communicate effectively with the client team reporting on scheme progress