Technical Design Lead (LCDAE) - EnergyWSP in the UK & Ireland • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Technical Design Lead (LCDAE) - Energy
WSP in the UK & Ireland
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Technical Design Lead (LCDAE) - Energy
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WSP in the UK & Ireland .
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.
Overview As a Lead 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.
Your role will involve assembling project teams from global offices, managing design processes, and driving projects from concept to completion while maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large-scale design projects, overseeing all phases from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to project close-out.
Provide overall project management including resourcing, risk management, and financial oversight.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with WSP’s and client-specific design processes and safety standards.
Lead contract negotiations and actively pursue new business opportunities.
Manage subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Act as Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE), ensuring compliance with UK Construction regulations and National Grid procedures.
Lead engineering design efforts across the UK business, collaborating with the Engineering Director to form global project teams.
Drive strategic development of the department and contribute to business planning.
Foster a world-class customer service culture to drive client success and maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity.
Act as Principal Designer Representative (PD Rep).
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with design management experience.
Advanced understanding of UK CDM Regulations and a range of contract types (NEC, FIDIC).
Proven experience managing multiple high-value, complex projects.
Experience working on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects is an advantage.
Strong technical, contractual, and financial management skills.
Leadership in fostering client success and world-class customer service.
Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
Proven track record in business growth and identifying new opportunities.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
About WSP We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Benefits Work‑life balance – our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and provides opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing – we support our people through programmes such as Thrive, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flexible working arrangements – part‑time, hourly, and the ability to purchase additional leave or use bank holiday entitlement.
Development We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership.
Equal Opportunity 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.
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- English
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