Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little bit about your role:As a Lead Design Manager at WSP you will lead and manage design projects within the UK's electricity transmission and distribution sector. Working alongside the Project Director and Project manager, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering design work and delivering project management services, ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations.
Your role will involve assembling project teams from global offices, managing design processes, and driving projects from concept to completion while maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead large-scale design projects, overseeing all phases from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to project closeout.
- Provide overall project management including resourcing, risk management, and financial oversight.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with WSP's and client-specific design processes and safety standards.
- Lead contract negotiations and actively pursue new business opportunities.
- Manage subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
- Act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), ensuring compliance with UK Construction regulations and National Grid procedures.
- Lead engineering design efforts across the UK business, collaborating with the Engineering Director to form global project teams.
- Drive strategic development of the department and contribute to business planning.
- Foster a world-class customer service culture to drive client success and maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with design management experience.
- Advanced understanding of UK CDM Regulations and different form of contracts (NEC , FIDIC).
- Proven experience managing multiple high-value, complex projects.
- Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects is an advantage.
- Strong technical, contractual, and financial management skills.
- Leadership in fostering client success and world-class customer service.
- Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
- Proven track record in business growth and identifying new opportunities.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.#LI-DM1About UsWe are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Work-life balanceAt WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & DiversityWe welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
