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Job Description
What 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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.
A Little Bit About Your Role
As a 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 oversee engineering design work and deliver project management services, ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations.
Your role involves 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 design management for mid-scale projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets from concept through to completion.
* Ensure projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Manage client relationships and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver effective, integrated solutions.
* Lead client and project meetings, reporting on progress, financials, and addressing technical challenges.
* Drive "Safety by Design" practices and ensure compliance with UK CDM Regulations.
* Assist in marketing activities and business development.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with experience in design management.
* Knowledge of UK health & safety and environmental regulations.
* Advanced knowledge of project management processes (APM, PMP, PRINCE2).
* Strong skills in contract management and negotiation.
* Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects is an advantage.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills.
* Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.
Why Join Us?
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.
What’s In It For You?
Work-life balance
We understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by employee resource groups.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, offering NHS doctor access, gym discounts, and menopause support.
Flexibility
Our "WSP My Hour" allows you to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible options for work arrangements and leave.
Development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Professional Services
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to accessibility and inclusion. Please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.
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