Architect Design Manager — Scotland Major Projects Lead in Glasgow

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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. 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 more about your role… An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Architect Design Manager, based in Scotland and to become an integral part of our expanding Architectural team at WSP Architecture. The role involves full time engagement initially on a significant project and leading a dynamic design team into and through successful project delivery. You will be a Design Manager, assisting the client and contractor team in delivery of a complex build programme of national significance. This role will require you to demonstrate agile thinking, focussed direction and motivation alongside measurable outcomes. You will be part of a wider WSP consultant team directing, coordinating, collaborating with and managing design and technical delivery. You will lead with excellence, ensuring that outcome and objectives are clearly managed and always communicated. Candidates should be able to see the big picture, whilst having suitable previous major project delivery experience to be able to resolve the detail.

Your Team We work on a wide range of projects including commercial offices, data centre, transportation, pharmaceutical and logistics. You will report directly to the Regional Director for Scotland, as well as to a client based ‘line manager’. Our team of 150 people are based in city centre-based offices in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester. You will be able to attend in-house CPD sessions and encouraged to develop and grow as part of the Client’s core team.

Responsibilities:

• Be a qualified Architect with experience post Chartership
• Work with architectural design processes aimed at simplifying complex design and logistical challenges.
• Have a working knowledge and use of Revit and BIM360.
• Have a willingness to travel, on occasion.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
• Have design manager and architectural major project experience.

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 84,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance At 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 & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied 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 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. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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 time To 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. We 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.

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.