Technical Design Lead (LCDAE) - EnergyWSP in the UK & Ireland • Wales, England, United Kingdom
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Technical Design Lead (LCDAE) - Energy
WSP in the UK & Ireland
- Wales, England, United Kingdom
- Wales, England, United Kingdom
About
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 closeout.
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 Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with design management experience.
Advanced understanding of UK CDM Regulations and different form of contracts (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.
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. Apply today. About Us 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Languages
- English
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