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 solid 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 performa

📌 Highway Design Manager – Road (Chennai)
🏢 Assystem in India
📍 Chennai