Job Description
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As a Project Director or Associate Director/Associate at WSP in the PMCM Rail team you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a single large, complex rail project or a programme of smaller rail projects, of regional, national, and international significance. You will be accountable for the projects/ programme being delivered in a safe, high‑quality, timely and budget‑compliant manner.
Your Team
We are a diverse, inclusive and enthusiastic team of Project, Commercial and Design Managers working in the Rail sector, focussed on the common goal of delivering solutions for our Clients.
A Little More About Your Role
* Leading and delivering on a specific large complex project or programme of work.
* Implementing governance frameworks, controls, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective project/ programme management.
* Ensuring the project/ programme of works is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
* Delivering the effective development and management of suppliers to meet complex project or programme requirements.
* Direct and lead the project teams, and enhance the teams’ effectiveness by ensuring that the appropriate development is carried out through training, coaching and mentoring.
* Acting as a principal point of contact for the Client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the lifecycle of the works.
* Developing and managing Client relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
* Engaging at a senior level with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and local authorities.
* Addressing stakeholder concerns and managing expectations effectively.
* Accountable for contracts being managed in line with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3/4).
* Accountable for the management of project/ programme budgets, tracking, and reporting.
* Optimising resource utilisation and ensuring financial performance aligns with project/ programme goals.
* Ensuring that potential key risks to project/ programme are identified and suitable risk mitigation measures are actioned.
* Being a safety leader, driving safety performance and compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
* Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to corporate governance and standards.
* Managing the project’s/ programme’s governance, planning, project controls and reporting arrangements according to appropriate requirements and quality.
* Facilitating reviews of the strategic plan and associated workstreams, monitoring progress, and formally assessing the programme’s continued alignment with its objectives, with any interventions identified.
* Driving innovative solutions and implementing processes to enhance project/ programme efficiency and productivity.
* Accountability for driving continuous improvement in a structured manner including strategy, efficiency, industry influence and operational improvements with measured benefits.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (such as project or construction management, engineering, science, or building).
* Experience in project/ programme management, including Technical and Project management, and Project Controls.
* Experience of working in a senior management role, on multiple significant projects, with demonstrated Client‑side project/ programme delivery in a commercial environment.
* Experience in building successful project/ programme delivery teams.
* Team leader, strategic thinker, demonstrates curiosity, is solution‑focused, and responsive to Client issues.
* Strong commercial focus, business acumen, strategic insight and financially astute.
* Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Working experience of managing NEC 3/4 contracts.
Beneficial Experience
* APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial.
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status would be advantageous.
* Experience working at a senior level with organisations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM, and other rail‑related entities is seen as advantageous.
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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