Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as a Design Manager on major property and infrastructure projects, coordinating between lead designers and engineering teams.
• Develop and manage the design programme, ensuring coordination with all internal stakeholders and tracking progress against the programme.
• Coordinate the resolution of risks and issues at the project and design level.
• Facilitate internal interdisciplinary design workshops to explore design concepts and options.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices throughout the design process.
• Coordinate the preparation of design and construction documentation, including drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Support the development of design strategies, project briefs, scopes of work, and design schedules.
• Assist in the completion and handover of projects to clients, ensuring all design deliverables are provided.

Requirements

• Engineering, Architectural, or Design Management degree.
• Chartership or professional accreditation (or actively working towards achieving this in the medium term).
• Proven experience acting as a design manager or coordinator in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with RIBA design stages, specifically Stages 1 to 3 including planning submissions.
• Ability to obtain security clearance prior to appointment.
• Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative with strong communication skills.
• A track record of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

About the Company

WSP is a global leader in professional services, connecting the brightest minds to work on landmark projects. With over 69,000 employees worldwide, we provide innovative solutions across various sectors, helping to shape the future of communities and infrastructure.