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Design manager - pmcm ci&u

Edinburgh
Design manager
Posted: 17 April
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Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. What is PMCM Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP ensures successful project delivery through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Our team of over 400 professionals support clients from concept to completion, applying structured methodologies and digital tools to deliver resilient, efficient infrastructure. This team’s current projects range from major highways, rail and light rail, urban infrastructure, civils, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence and large-scale utilities projects. We are looking to strengthen our project delivery team in supporting all of these sectors with openings in project management at various levels across the UK. A little more about your role… As a Design Manager at WSP you will lead and manage design projects across numerous sectors. Working alongside the Project Director and Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering design work and ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations. With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business. What we are looking for We are looking for design management professionals with experience across a range of relevant sectors including but not limited to water, energy, defence, roads and wider utilities and infrastructure. You will have experience of successful project delivery, work alongside (and leading where necessary) multi-discipline teams and work closely with the Client. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Drive clear communication across internal teams and external stakeholders and ensuring actions are completed. Lead co-ordination and resolution of technical queries in context of cost and programme and proactively manage change control though clear understanding of scope and design responsibility. Strengthen project management processes, manage RFIs, technical transmittals and change control, and proactively mitigate risks and delays. Review design information, quotations, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and client expectations. Maintain accurate project records, update delivery programmes, and promote efficiency, innovation, and buildability across all design stages. Oversee multiple work packages and support the Project Director and Project Manager with team and delivery oversight. Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Support in business and relationship development, within existing commissions and new bids. Qualifications & Experience: Degree in relevant engineering, design, or management discipline (such as project or construction management, engineering, science, building or quantity surveying). Chartered (or approaching) Membership of a relevant professional body. RIBA / MICE / MIET / APM / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma / NEC, or equivalent, certifications would be advantageous. Contract management experience and/or accreditations would be an advantage. Experience of working in major projects with proven project delivery (design or construction) Experience with major UK clients in a design consultancy environment. Ability to develop and manage customer and stakeholder relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills. Naturally curious, solution focussed and responsive to client problems. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

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