Responsibilities
* Management of the project scope and change control process.
* Management and review of project programme timelines including monitoring of critical path, resource pinch points, delivery of milestones, reporting internally.
* Primary interface with the client teams to provide regular updates and manage expectations.
* Management of project budget, financial performance and associated reporting.
* Forecasting, cost to complete and EVM reporting to client (using client specified method and processes where specified).
* Management of project risks and opportunities in line with client and business expectations.
* Management of project resources and costs to ensure alignment between forecasts and actuals.
* Implements scheduling controls to ensure the project is appropriately resourced to meet the demands of the programme.
* Overall management of project controls using both WSP and client systems.
* Ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with technical delivery teams.
* Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of the project team.
* Provide leadership on opportunities and bids as required by the business.
* Identification of process improvements that would have positive effects on delivery.
* Provide leadership and guidance to junior/assistant project managers both locally and across the UK business.
* Management of contracts and supplier / subcontractors.
Qualifications and Requirements
* An appropriate degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Membership of a Professional Institution.
* Ability to interrogate, question and challenge information.
* Ability to coordinate the submission of highly detailed deliverables to predetermined deadlines.
* Understanding of project management, project controls and procedures normally associated with a major project.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Project and Word.
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, landowners and client at all levels.
* Demonstrates financial literacy, with the ability to understand and manage project financial information.
Desirable
* Project Management experience and working knowledge of the land consents and planning process.
* APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or Project Fundamentals Qualifications.
* Experiences that have provided you with an understanding of land use and ownership (Geography, Land/Estate management, Surveying & agricultural).
Location
The role can be based in one of our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth with flexibility of hybrid working between these locations and from home.
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