Design Manager; Roads

Overview

As a Design Manager in the SDF (Service Delivery Framework) Roads team, you will lead the technical delivery of moderately complex projects within the Roads business. Based in the London & South East region, you will manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensure quality and client compliance, and support health and safety practices.

• Take ownership of successful delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects on the framework.
• Manage and coordinate design teams, effectively communicating with all parties.
• Identify and manage design risks.
• Plan and monitor project performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets.
• Provide a Check/Review role for technical work to meet WSP’s quality management requirements.
• Act as line manager and mentor for other staff within the Roads team.
• Champion excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Respond to client directions professionally, maintain and develop relationships with clients, peers, and other influencers to support future business.

• A university degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.
• Experience of large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of the client and business needs when delivering a major project with a focus on achieving margin and contract compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (e.g., NEC) and processes is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment and managing complex problem solving.

Here 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.