Design Manager, Rail Stations

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support

WSP My Hour

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a rail design professional to lead multidiscipline station design and assurance submissions. You will coordinate internal teams and external sub-consultants to deliver high‑quality design outputs.

You will plan, forecast and manage design activities, prepare technical proposals, and ensure effective coordination across interfaces to support landmark rail projects. Join our global team focused on innovation and impact.

Qualifications

• Working toward chartership membership of a relevant engineering Institution.
• Experience of design management on rail station projects within multidiscipline teams.
• Experience of technical coordination and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of multidiscipline station design and assurance submissions.
• Documentation of design scope, requirements, and outputs.
• Planning and forecasting for design activities.
• Delivery of technical proposals for projects.
• Allocation of design, coordination and assurance responsibilities.
• Coordination of design requirements across internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Design leadership

Technical coordination

Rail design experience

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Chartered status (or working toward)

Tools

Design coordination tools

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.

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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the 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. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#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.