Location
Glasgow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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.

As a 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 design management for mid-scale projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets from concept through to completion.
- Ensure projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Manage client relationships and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver effective, integrated solutions.
- Lead client and project meetings, reporting on progress, financials, and addressing technical challenges.
- Drive "Safety by Design" practices and ensure compliance with UK CDM (Construction Design & Management) Regulations.
- Assist in marketing activities and business development.

Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with experience in design management. Knowledge of relevant UK health & safety and environmental regulations. Advanced knowledge of project management processes (APM, PMP, PRINCE2). Strong skills in contract management and negotiation. Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects is an advantage. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About you
Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills. Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff. Motivated to work collaboratively and deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline. Professional certifications in project management (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.