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Design Manager (Roads)

Wsp In The Uk & Ireland šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Full-time Manager

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary highway design teams, manage stakeholder communication, design risks, technical queries, change control, and delivery programmes. Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and legislation, are suitable for construction and operation, and meet project scope, budget, quality, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary highway design teams, manage stakeholder communication, design risks, technical queries, change control, and delivery programmes. Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and legislation, are suitable for construction and operation, and meet project scope, budget, quality, and schedule requirements.

Requirements

  • Requires a degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline, chartered membership of a relevant professional body, and significant experience leading multidisciplinary design teams, including major highway schemes and Design & Build arrangements. Candidates should understand CDM Regulations, DMRB and MCHW, be familiar with NEC contracts, and demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, and delivery skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Working
  • Virtual GP Service
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Menopause Support
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Additional Leave Purchase
  • Training And Mentoring
  • Chartership Support
  • Workplace Adjustments

Key Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary highway design teams Stakeholder communication Design risk management Technical query handling Change control processes Delivery programme management Compliance with CDM Regulations Knowledge of DMRB and MCHW standards Familiarity with NEC contracts Project budgeting Quality assurance Construction‑ready design Civil engineering design Project scheduling Strong communication Stakeholder management Team coordination Problem solving Design documentation

About Wsp In The Uk & Ireland

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities and advance humanity. Operating in over 50 countries, WSP employs approximately 83,000 professionals worldwide, known as Visioneers. In the UK and Ireland, our team of more than 12,100 professionals pioneers solutions and delivers innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).

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