Senior Highway Design Manager

Role & responsibilities : Lead end-to-end highway design projects including feasibility, preliminary, and detailed engineering Oversee geometric design of highways, expressways, interchanges, and urban roads Ensure compliance with applicable standards and guidelines (e.g., IRC, MoRTH, AASHTO where applicable) Manage and review design outputs such as alignment plans, profiles, cross-sections, and reports Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, drainage, traffic, geotechnical, utilities) Interface with clients, authorities, and stakeholders for design approvals and reviews Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation Lead value engineering initiatives and optimize design solutions Review BOQs, cost estimates, and tender documentation Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) in all design deliverables Mentor and guide junior engineers and design teams Support business development, proposals, and technical bids Preferred candidate profile Experience in EPC and/or consultancy environments Exposure to national highway projects, PPP projects, or international standards Knowledge of BIM and digital engineering practices Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification Experience with projects funded by agencies such as World Bank, ADB, etc.