Design Manager - PMCM Rail

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Project & Design Delivery Manager at WSP, you will coordinate design delivery and manage multi-package workstreams for major UK clients. You’ll chair design technical meetings, oversee change control, RFIs and transmittals, and ensure alignment with scope, budget and programme. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams and on-site staff to drive buildability and innovation. This role offers development within a diverse team and a strong focus on client delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Pay / Benefits

work-life balance
hybrid working two days from home
thrive wellbeing programme
virtual GP service
gymflex scheme
menopause support package

Responsibilities

Chair design and delivery meetings with internal and external stakeholders and track actions
Coordinate technical queries in cost and programme context and manage change control
Improve project management processes, manage RFIs, transmittals and change control, mitigate risks and delays
Review design information, quotations and technical documents for scope, budget, and client expectations
Maintain project records, update delivery programmes, promote efficiency, innovation and buildability across design stages
Oversee multiple work packages and support Lead Design Delivery Manager with delivery oversight

Key requirements

Degree in relevant engineering, design, or management discipline
Chartered or approaching membership of a relevant professional body
Experience with major UK clients in a design consultancy environment
Proven client-side project delivery experience on major projects
Ability to develop and manage stakeholder relationships and strong listening/influencing skills
On-site presence required 3 days per week