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. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and delivering some of the most challenging and rewarding projects within the WSP Energy Transition business. We are delivering some of the world's most important projects to support the Net Zero transition, from conventional Thermal Generation plant to innovative low carbon energy and fuels projects. The Major Projects team leads those projects at all stages of the project lifecycle where stewardship from early client engagement through to delivery and handover helps to build long-term client relationships. The ability to pick up and manage a portfolio of projects and activities at any stage is therefore a key aspect of the role. This also allows our project managers to grow as well as deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients alongside our engineering and operational teams.
Acting as Project Manager on a high-profile projects within our portfolio and providing leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.
Regular and proactive engagement with the Client and other delivery partners to promote efficient and appropriate approach and progress.
Ensuring project deliverables meet and exceed client expectations and KPIs in respect of safety, CSR, quality, cost, and schedule.
Ensuring projects deliver expected operational targets and supporting the delivery of the Energy Transition team's P&L.
Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with corporate governance requirements, and liaising with our various operations and commercial teams to deliver best practice.
Ensuring competent technical and commercial resources are secured for projects.
Our team's expertise covers all Energy Transition generation and conversion technologies including power generation, novel first of a kind concepts and other low or zero carbon technology. Working together with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEM's we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations.
We work internationally with our clients and other Energy sector teams in North America, Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.
The Energy Transition team provides services to Clients from inception through development, construction, operation, and decommissioning. An approach that sees us support our clients over the entire lifecycle of a project.
Degree qualification (or equivalent) in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in Engineering Project Management, design and or operation, maintenance and testing.
Significant experience of leading multi-disciplinary consultancy teams in the convention and renewable Energy sector.
Knowledge of the design and construction of power and energy projects, particularly relating to thermal generation (CCGT, OCGT and recip engines).
Ability to travel within the UK and overseas, as required by the projects.
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.
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.
Work-life balance
It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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.
#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.