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Design Manager - PMCM Rail

WSP
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Description

Location
London (Central London office) with hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week

Hours
Full Time, on-site presence required 3 days per week

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, where 72,800 passionate people create positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Based in our central London office, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic team of Project and Design Managers focused on delivering tailored design management solutions for our clients. Your role will involve driving clear communication across internal teams and external stakeholders, chairing Design Team Meetings (DTMs), and ensuring timely completion of actions. You will support coordination and resolution of technical queries considering cost and programme impacts, proactively manage change control with a clear understanding of scope and design responsibility, and strengthen project management processes. Key responsibilities include managing RFIs, technical transmittals, change control, mitigating risks and delays, reviewing design information, quotations, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and client expectations. You will maintain accurate project records, update delivery programmes, and promote efficiency, innovation, and buildability across all design stages. Additionally, you will oversee multiple work packages and support the Lead Design Delivery Manager with team and delivery oversight.

What’s in it for you?
We value work-life balance with flexible hybrid working arrangements and modern office environments. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to work. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes include access to virtual GP services, workplace adjustments, gym membership discounts, and menopause support. We offer flexible working hours, part-time options, additional leave purchase, and the ability to use bank holidays flexibly. Your professional development is supported through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven client-side project delivery experience in design or construction on major projects
- Experience working with major UK clients in a design consultancy environment
- Contract management experience and/or accreditations is advantageous

About you
- Naturally curious, solution-focused, and responsive to client problems
- Ability to develop and manage customer and stakeholder relationships through effective listening and influencing skills
- Strong communication skills to drive clear coordination across teams and stakeholders

Qualifications
- Degree in relevant engineering, design, or management discipline such as project or construction management, engineering, science, building, or quantity surveying
- Chartered or approaching membership of a relevant professional body
- Certifications such as ARB, RIBA, MICE, MIET, APM, PMI, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma would be advantageous

Expiry date: 07/10/2026
Design Manager - PMCM Rail
Company:
WSP
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London