Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Management professional to work within our Intelligent Infrastructure business, strengthening and increasing capacity within our project management community.
Project Managers support clients to achieve successful delivery, leading projects integrated with the client team or serving as outsourced consultancy teams across a variety of projects ranging from medium‑scale renewal contracts to complex transformational programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Taking ownership for the successful delivery of projects/programmes, giving leadership and direction to the team, effectively communicating with all parties, identifying and managing risks, planning and progress monitoring, development and implementation of appropriate project controls.
* Building strong and effective relationships with clients through active engagement to understand their needs, operating as a trusted advisor to help achieve objectives.
* Working with and managing other WSP teams in the multidisciplinary project/programme environment.
* Working with and managing supply chain suppliers, including sub‑consultants & contractors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
* Optimising the resource balance across the project/programme, and ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved on time and to the right quality.
* Monitoring and reporting of project/programme finances and reporting both within the business and to the client in a clear and productive manner.
* Working with stakeholders to identify solutions, share best practice and drive the best outcomes for your projects and other projects across the programme.
* Acting as a role model and mentor for other project management staff while contributing to the development and knowledge sharing within the Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management (P3M) community of practice.
* Championing excellent health and safety practice and leading project management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes that meet agreed objectives.
Qualifications
* Proven experience of project management at practitioner level across multiple projects simultaneously with complex reporting structures.
* Experience managing both project delivery and commercial performance, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and on budget, while optimising financial outcomes and driving value for the business.
* Experience leading or working as part of a high performing team, influencing and motivating others with varying levels of experience and skills.
* Experience working as a client, consultant or contractor in public and/or private sector environments delivering complex projects/programmes.
* Understanding and practical experience of delivering projects/programmes within a structured project control process.
* Relevant project management qualification (e.g., APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)).
* Robust project management skills with a track record for successful delivery, ideally within a transport, public sector or high‑risk environment. Capability in managing proposals and bids, including comprehensive bid planning, efficient resource coordination and high‑quality proposal writing.
* Proven ability to lead and manage complex matrix environments, coordinating and collaborating with multiple subject‑matter experts and stakeholders across functions to ensure alignment.
* Excellent relationship management skills, building rapport and trust with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence, engender commitment to deliver on purpose and engage with people.
* Able to challenge and constructively probe and offer alternative perspectives in discussions while presenting ideas and views confidently.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively within real and virtual environments, sharing information and engaging the right people to make decisions effectively and promptly.
* Work with clients to help them with challenges (client‑driven/cross‑selling) to deliver their services in a better environment.
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy: work from home up to two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusive workplace culture that welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences, supporting authenticity and belonging.
* Health & wellbeing initiatives including a Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.
* Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options, ability to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement as needed.
* Personal development and training opportunities, mentoring, coaching and chartership support.
* Access to a wide range of benefits through WSP Flexible Benefits Programme.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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