Design Manager - Energy Networks

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Design Manager to lead design projects in the electricity transmission and distribution sector. You will collaborate with project leads, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards while managing resources and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in design management, along with strong leadership skills. Benefits include a hybrid working policy and wellness services.

Qualifications

• Experience in design management within the electricity sector.
• Knowledge of UK health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management for mid-scale projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Manage client relationships and integrate solution delivery.

Skills

Design management

Project management processes (APM, PMP, PRINCE2)

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

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 oversee engineering design work and deliver project management services, ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations.

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 and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with experience in design management.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills.
• Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.

Benefits

WSP offers a hybrid working policy that allows you to work from home up to two days a week, along with modern office facilities across the UK. Your well‑being matters: we provide a Virtual GP service, a Gymflex scheme, and flexible leave arrangements, including the ability to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement as you wish.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.