Technical Design Lead

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WSP Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year
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. 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 bit about your role:

As a Lead 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 be responsible for overseeing engineering design work and delivering project management services, ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations. 

Your role will involve 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 large-scale design projects, overseeing all phases from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to project closeout.
  • Provide overall project management including resourcing, risk management, and financial oversight.
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with WSP's and client-specific design processes and safety standards.
  • Lead contract negotiations and actively pursue new business opportunities.
  • Manage subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
  • Act as Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE), ensuring compliance with UK Construction regulations and National Grid procedures.
  • Lead engineering design efforts across the UK business, collaborating with the Engineering Director to form global project teams.
  • Drive strategic development of the department and contribute to business planning.
  • Foster a world-class customer service culture to drive client success and maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity.
  • Act as principal designer representative (PD Rep).

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with design management experience.
  • Advanced understanding of UK CDM Regulations and different form of contracts (NEC , FIDIC).
  • Proven experience managing multiple high-value, complex projects.
  • Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects is an advantage.
  • Strong technical, contractual, and financial management skills.
  • Leadership in fostering client success and world-class customer service.
  • Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
  • Proven track record in business growth and identifying new opportunities.

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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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