Design Manager - Civils

About Us

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage, and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions relied upon by over 50 million people daily.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been dedicated to helping cities and regions develop by creating, improving, and modernizing their transport infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and innovation. With over 10,300 colleagues worldwide, including around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland, we are expanding and seeking talented individuals to join our team and lead in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA is expanding its Signature Team in the UK, working on high-profile projects such as the Transpennine Upgrade and HS2. Building on 50 years of success in the UK, we are growing our team and looking for passionate professionals to deliver across our portfolio.

We are currently strengthening our Engineering team in London, initially supporting the HS2 Old Oak Common project, by recruiting experienced Design Managers to oversee design delivery. This role suits a committed engineer with strong leadership, interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and experience in infrastructure projects, particularly in Civil Engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic Design Managers to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Main Duties

• Collaborate with designers and contractors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, safe, and environmentally responsible design, construction, and commissioning activities, compliant with legislation.
• Coordinate between design and construction teams.
• Manage delivery and coordination of all work packages for the Old Oak Common JV station.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all project deliverables.
• Deliver work according to schedule, budget, and specifications.

Profile/Skills

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage design delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Broad design engineering experience in infrastructure.
• Good understanding of CDM regulations.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with ProjectWise and Bentley Systems.
• Membership in a professional institution.

Why SYSTRA?

Our core values-Excellence, Connected Teams, and Bold Leadership-are central to everything we do. We pursue technical excellence, foster teamwork locally and internationally, and encourage innovative thinking. We provide clear career development pathways, competitive benefits including bonuses, private healthcare, an electric car scheme, and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Flexibility & Inclusion

We support work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements and a flexible working policy. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to enrich our company and drive better solutions. Our wellness program offers health checks, workshops, seminars, and external support. We also support community engagement with paid charity days and a vibrant social calendar.

If you require adjustments or financial assistance during the application process, please contact . We commit to interviewing candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. We are also interested in applications from those who meet most criteria or are returning to work after a career break.