Design Manager - PMCM Rail

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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.

Your Team: Based in our central London office, we are a diverse, inclusive and enthusiastic team of Project and Design Managers, focussed on the common goal of delivering solutions for our clients. Our passion comes from creating and shaping the built environment through tailored design management as we strive to be the best in our field. If you are looking for a challenge and professional development within our talented team, then we would love to hear from you.

Role Details:

• Drive clear communication across internal teams and external stakeholders, chairing DTMs and ensuring actions are completed.
• Support 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 Lead Design Delivery Manager with team and delivery oversight.

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.
• ARB / RIBA / MICE / MIET / APM / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications would be advantageous.
• Contract management experience and/or accreditations would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in major projects with proven Client-side 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.
• On-site presence would be required (3 days per week).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: 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.
• Inclusion & 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.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Flex your time: 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.
• Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.