Design Manager, Rail Stations

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to work from home two days a week

Thrive programme for health improvement

Gymflex scheme with discounts

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an individual with experience in design management for rail station projects. The role includes responsibilities such as the delivery of multidiscipline designs, planning activities, and ensuring the overall design quality.

WSP promotes a culture of inclusivity and health wellbeing, offering benefits like hybrid working, training, and development opportunities. They are committed to supporting diverse applicants and making necessary workplace adjustments.

Qualifications

• Working towards chartership membership status of a relevant engineering Institution.
• Experience of design management on rail station projects.
• Experience of technical coordination and integration in multidiscipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of multidiscipline station design and assurance submissions.
• Planning and forecasting for design activities.
• Delivery of technical proposals for projects.

Skills

Chartership membership status

Experience in design management

Technical coordination

Rail industry experience

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

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.

To find out more about our Rail business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/transit

A Little More About Your Role

• Delivery of multidiscipline station design and assurance submissions
• Identification and documentation of design scope, requirements, processes and outputs
• Planning and forecasting for design activities
• Delivery of technical proposals for projects
• Allocation of design, coordination, integration, interface and assurance responsibilities, in line with competence management processes
• Coordination of design requirements, processes and outputs, including work by internal suppliers, external sub‑consultants and surveyors, and stakeholder requirements

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Working towards chartership membership status of a relevant engineering Institution
• Experience of Design management on rail station projects, including overall multidiscipline design leadership on at least one of these
• Experience of design work within multidiscipline teams, in a consultancy environment
• Experience of Technical coordination, interface management and integration
• Experience of preparation and submission of design assurance packages
• Rail industry experience

Benefits

Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing: We provide tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments and a Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.

Flex your time: You can take one hour each day for personal activities and make up the time earlier or later that day. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements are also available.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership support.

#WeAreWSP 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.