Design Manager (Roads)

WSP in the U.S.; Southampton (MA); On-site; USD 113,590 - 146,999; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Design Manager for the SDF Roads team to lead the technical delivery of moderately complex projects in the London & South East region. You will manage design teams, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure deliverables meet client requirements and WSP procedures.

You will guide risk management, plan project lifecycles, watch cost/quality/time targets, and mentor colleagues while promoting health and safety and CDM compliance.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated status preferred but not essential.
• Experience on large, technically complex multi-disciplinary civil projects.
• Understanding of client and business needs with focus on margin & contract compliance.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects on the framework.
• Manage and coordinate design teams; communicate with all parties.
• Identify and manage design risks.
• Plan and monitor project performance across the lifecycle.
• Ensure deliverables meet cost/quality/time targets.
• Provide a Check/Review role for technical work per WSP quality requirements.
• Act as a role model, line manager and mentor within the Roads team.
• Champion health and safety, including safety in design and CDM compliance.
• Respond to client directions professionally and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Design review

Health and safety awareness

Client communication

Education

University degree in civil engineering or related field

Chartered or Incorporated status (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

As a Design Manager in the SDF (Service Delivery Framework) Roads team you will lead the technical delivery of moderately complex projects across the Roads business in the London & South East region. You will manage and coordinate technical design teams, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and compliance with WSP procedures and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for the successful delivery of multi‑disciplinary engineering projects on the framework.
• Manage and coordinate design teams and effectively communicate with all parties.
• Identify and manage design risks.
• Plan and monitor the performance of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets.
• Provide a Check/Review role for technical work to meet WSP's quality management requirements.
• Act as a role model, line manager and mentor for other staff within the Roads team.
• Champion excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Respond to client directions in a professional and customer‑focused manner and develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A university degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or relevant demonstrable experience (preferred but not essential).
• Experience of large, technically complex multi‑disciplinary civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of client and business needs with a focus on achieving margin and contract compliance.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC) and processes (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate successful collaboration to solve complex problems.

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.