Senior Design Manager

WSP is seeking a highly skilled individual for this role to join the Design and Engineering Management team on major multi-disciplinary project delivery, from concept stage through to detailed design. The role will focus on establishing and implementing best practices and leadership through design production, coordination and delivery across multiple discipline teams. Accountabilities of the role include managing production of high quality coordinated designs and project deliverables, technical and people leadership and project delivery leadership . The role holder must take a proactive hands on approach to all aspects of the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding multidisciplinary Metro delivery team with a portfolio of major projects globally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to influence the most exciting and high profile major projects across the world.

Responsibilities

Project and Technical Delivery

• Lead the management of designs through all design stages, ensuring coordinated designs are produced across discipline teams
• Presenting design outputs in a clear and precise manner
• Take a strategic lead role on large multi-disciplinary projects as well as providing bespoke design solutions to niche and architectural led concept designs
• Manage design interfaces across multidisciplinary project teams
• Engage with the Complimentary Resource Centres (CRCs) to ensure that communication and design processes are continually improved
• Continual and early communication of progress and issues with wider project team (e.g. EWN, etc)
• Familiarisation with project relevant standards, ideally including metro design standards for sub-surface stations
• Own and effectively manage scope delivery to budget and programme
• Form strong working relationships with other WSP disciplines, external design consultants, stakeholders and clients
• Provide leadership and guidance in the successful delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction
• Manage project risk

Key Competencies / Skills

Technical Experience (e.g. Areas, Software)

Other

Qualifications

Skills Required

Design, Qms