Airfield Design Manager - Civil Engineering

WSP; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Option to purchase additional leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to join as Design Manager to lead UK and international projects, focusing on multi-disciplinary design delivery, margin, and contract compliance.

The role requires managing design teams, communicating with clients, and ensuring safety and quality across the project lifecycle. Chartered status and strong NEC contract knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• A University degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.
• Experience of large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of both the needs of the client and the business when delivering a major project with a focus on achieving margin and contract compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (i.e. NEC) and processes is preferable but not essential;
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleaguesand be able to demonstrate a time when you've managed to do this successfully to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership for the successful delivery of airfield civil engineering projects;
• Managing and coordinating design teams, and effectively communicating with all parties;
• Identifying and managing design risks;
• Planning and monitoring the performance of projects throughout the project lifecycle;
• Ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets;
• Providing a Check/Review role for technical work to meet WSPs quality management requirements.
• Acting as a role model, line manager and mentor for other staff within the Airfield Engineering team.
• Championing excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Responding to client directions in a professional and customer focused manner and to develop and maintain relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business.

Skills

Airfield civil engineering

Design management

Team coordination

Stakeholder communication

Contract knowledge (NEC)

Health and safety

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT)

University degree in civil engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to join as Design Manager to lead UK and international projects, focusing on multi-disciplinary design delivery, margin, and contract compliance.

The role requires managing design teams, communicating with clients, and ensuring safety and quality across the project lifecycle. Chartered status and strong NEC contract knowledge are preferred.