Design manager

Highways Design Manager Our client is looking for a Design Manager to join their team in Manchester. The award-winning consultancy specialises in engineering and environmental design, with a proven reputation for technical excellence. The company prides itself in investing in its people and ensuring that their staff have everything they need to develop a fantastic career. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a key player in the delivery of the overall National Highways frameworks and lead the design delivery of this scheme and future schemes across the northwest, northeast and Yorkshire. Requirements: middot;Experience working with National Highways and/or Local Authorities on major road schemes is essential for this position middot;Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances middot;Ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels both internally and externally middot;A #39;self-starter #39; with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed middot;A visible and participative technical leader, willing and able to take responsibility and be held to account for the technical performance and advancement of the team middot;An ability to help build and develop a strong team through the mentoring and support provided to the team members middot;Technical independence within the field of highway design middot;Reliable and trustworthy; acts with consistency and integrity at all times What we offer: middot;Excellent base salary middot;Car or Car allowance middot;Pension middot;25 days holiday with the option to purchase more middot;Life Assurance 4 x salary middot;Wellbeing support - qualified confidential support through Westfield Health middot;Pension - matches 5% of your salary into your pension to help save for the future. middot;Healthcare cash plan Driving your own experience middot;Values driven culture middot;Hybrid working middot;Access to personalised fully funded Learning Development opportunities middot;Charterships middot;Paid professional subscriptions middot;Perkbox - Access to exclusive savings, discounts, free advice and benefits middot;Cycle to Work middot;Paid volunteering days middot;Regular social events middot;Long service reward scheme