Assystem
Website:
assystem.com
Job details:
Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.
The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in
2021 and
L&TIEL in
2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today,
Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.
The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.
Job Description
The Highway Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design and engineering activities for highway, expressway, road, and transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, reviewing, and delivering highway design solutions in compliance with client requirements, national/international standards, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Highway Design & Engineering
- Lead the geometric design of highways, expressways, urban roads, interchanges, intersection.
- Review and approve alignment studies, horizontal and vertical profiles, cross-sections, and corridor development plans in plan & hilly areas.
- Ensure compliance with IRC, MoRTH, NHAI, AASHTO, and other applicable design standards.
- Coordinate pavement, drainage, traffic, and structural design interfaces.
- Prepare and review feasibility studies, DPRs (Detailed Project Reports), and detailed engineering designs.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of highway engineers, designers, and CAD/BIM professionals.
- Assign tasks and monitor team performance.
- Support recruitment, training, and competency development initiatives.
Project Management
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for design activities.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Technical Review & Quality Assurance
- Conduct technical reviews of design deliverables and ensure quality compliance.
- Verify calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications before submission.
- Implement quality management procedures and best engineering practices.
- Ensure adherence to project-specific quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
- Participate in design review meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
- Liaise with government authorities, approval agencies, and project stakeholders.
Address client comments and ensure timely incorporation into design deliverables.
Software & Design Tools
- Utilize and guide teams in the use of:
- Civil 3D
- OpenRoads Designer
- AutoCAD
- InfraWorks
- BIM platforms and other highway design software
Experience
- 8 -12+ years of experience in highway and road design projects.
- Experience in NHAI, MoRTH, Expressway, Metro Access Roads, State Highway, or International Highway Projects.
- Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering/Highway Engineering preferred.
- Professional certifications in transportation or project management will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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