Design Delivery Manager

Job Introduction

Lincolnshire County Council's Technical Services Partnership (TSP) is looking for a Design Delivery Manager, which is a vital role in the team that provides the County's highway design and specialist asset management functions. Whilst assisting in the overall direction and oversight of TSP within the Highways service, the role will have responsibility for a number of specific teams delivering highways and drainage design solutions.

About the Team 

We are a team of mixed experience and skills, proud to serve the people of Lincolnshire and have fun whilst doing so! Our people are vital to the service and we put their development and welfare central to what we do, and will expect you to do so too. 

TSP is the combination of Lincolnshire's Design Services and our professional services partner's (WSP's) Lincoln-based operation. This is a ground breaking partnership relying on co-location and integrated teams for its success. We deliver business-cases, feasibility, design and supervision for Lincolnshire's capital programme of new and improvement highway schemes. We also provide these services for signs & lines and alongside specialist asset management for traffic signals, street lighting and structures. In addition, we provide technical expertise in drainage and flooding investigations and design and supervision of mitigation schemes. 

Lincolnshire has one of the most extensive highways networks in the country, with all the challenges that a mix of rural, urban and coastal assets bring. Our Highways team is recognised as a leading light in the sector, being one of the two original "Band 3" authorities in the Department for Transport assessment.

About the Role 

Working with the Head of Design Services, our Asset Delivery Manager and WSP's manager, you will provide leadership and direction in this professional engineering area, taking senior responsibility for four of our nine teams. You will have a specific focus on performance and delivery, whilst driving innovation and effective design and specialist asset management. You will also be expected to provide technical expertise in their area to the whole Highway service and be part of the wider Highway Management Team. 

Through developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with clients, colleagues, Elected Members and partners across all service areas, you will will contribute to a conscientious culture of proactive, future-focused service delivery that is accountable and engaging to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire positive change in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. 

About You 

As we operate as a full-cost recovery trading account you will hold efficient and effective delivery to time, cost and quality central to everything you do, but without losing sight of the need for excellent relationships with all our stakeholders and a positive experience for our highway users. 

We are seeking someone who combines excellent technical knowledge, independently proven through professional qualifications, with a dedication to proactive people and organisational management. With a passion for customer care, brilliant communication skills and an understanding of issues affecting all highway services, you will be able to play a key role in the delivery of services essential to sustain and grow Lincolnshire.

About us 

We are one of the largest county councils in the UK. We lead the way in many of our service areas from Children's Services to Highways. Our environment is supportive and we are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county. 

Steeped in history and brimming with life, Lincolnshire’s historic market towns, vibrant coastal tourism and areas of outstanding natural beauty make it the perfect place for your next career move. Its cost of living is low and its schools are generally excellent, giving a very positive quality of life overall. 

Working with us, you can enjoy a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave on top of public and bank holidays, a cycle to work scheme, contract car hire scheme, flexible working hours, family friendly policies and an enviable pension scheme.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Adam Round via email on adam.round@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Closing date: 1st March 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Politically Restricted Position

Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.