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Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Your New Role, What’s Involved?
As our business grows we are securing a significant increase in long‑term contracts in the property sector. The project management office (PMO) is a key function for managing our WSP major projects within property and buildings (P&B). As our projects grow in size and complexity we need PMs with experience in:
* Contract administration to include NEC contracts
* Financial and commercial controls
* Project programming / scheduling
This is not just about applying process, it is about helping transform how we work with clients and partners and finding a more efficient and effective way to delivery our services that is collaborative and integrated. To support this growing portfolio of work we are looking to strengthen our capabilities in project management of the design services through a number of talented individuals who specialise in this arena and will thrive in this type of environment.
Lead this internal facing PMO who will:
* Identify and manage the current workload and pipeline for project managers on major projects and opportunities within P&B
* Define the scope of, and best practice in, project management, contract management, financial management and schedule management for P&B major projects and identify the most effective way to deliver these services
* Lead the recruitment of subject matter experts for contract management, planners and financial management
* Lead in approach to the development of skills and capabilities of individuals in project, contract, schedule and financial management
* Provide project management on major projects and programmes
* Be part of a team looking at new future‑facing project management solutions as part of our digital solutions
* Work collaboratively with WSP disciplines including our sub‑consultants and project partners on projects and in the delivery of new project management solutions
* Develop a standardised approach to PM on major projects in conjunction with other SBUs
It is anticipated that the role will be a minimum of 50% utilisation on projects.
Firstly, behaviours and communications are key, so does this look like you?
* Fantastic collaborator and facilitator with excellent negotiation skills
* Curious and inquisitive in nature, seeking to understand the root cause and context of presenting issues
* Evidence of working in a fast‑paced and agile environment and really taking the lead for driving success goals into the delivery
* Highly energised, confident and forward‑thinking individual with an ambitious drive for positive improvement
* Pragmatic practitioner of NEC forms of contract, who can apply the contract in a collaborative and positive fashion
* Skilled and impactful communicator with the ability to unpick and present complex problems in an understandable and simplified fashion
Your Team
* You will be working on major projects across a range of sectors
* You will be influential in shaping the strategic direction of our future project management strategies and solutions
* You will be part of a team of like‑minded individuals (the team is expected to rapidly grow, providing good career opportunities)
* The role will report to the head of Major Project Services
* The main office location is flexible, with some expectation to travel occasionally to regional offices as the team and workload expand
* This is a unique role allowing the successful candidate to work on live projects whilst shaping the future of project management within our business unit
We’d Love to Hear From You if You Have
* An architectural, engineering or project management degree
* Membership of a Professional Institution
* Chartered Project Manager with the APM (or equivalent) or is working towards this
* Experience of project management for complex multidisciplinary projects with an understanding of the requirements for scheduling, financial and NEC contract management
* Drive to grow a new team within the property and buildings business unit
* Demonstrates collaborative behaviours, ethics and promotes health, safety and wellbeing 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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