Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
A Little More About Your Role…
As part of our highly collaborative Local Government team in Norfolk, you’ll work on exciting projects for our clients. Based in Norwich, you’ll join the Local Government Bridges team, where you will contribute to a range of key projects across the County. You’ll also collaborate with WSP teams nationwide and in India.
WSP delivers professional services through multiple long-term frameworks and major projects. Backed by a team of skilled Project Managers and Directors, we lead the industry in Project Management excellence, ensuring efficiency with meticulous attention to detail. Our structured business model offers clear career progression for aspiring Project Managers.
If you’re passionate about project coordination and innovation, and want to contribute to tomorrow's challenges, we want to hear from you. This role provides excellent opportunities for career growth and development for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* Communicating with project team members.
* Coordinating project tasks, events, and meetings.
* Maintaining project-related documentation.
* Preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and action items.
* Developing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases for tracking project progress.
* Assisting project managers in achieving financial performance targets.
* Supporting invoicing and payment tracking using internal systems.
* Building and nurturing strong client relationships.
* Taking a proactive approach, including researching and drafting responses as needed.
* Managing project and financial trackers, reporting, and handling enquiries.
* Contributing to the development of effective information management systems.
* Ensuring compliance with governance requirements and processes.
* Converting and uploading reports to client systems.
* Providing support to the Bridges Manager and Senior Project Manager.
* Offering general assistance to the NCC Bridges Team.
* Providing site support and performing ad hoc duties as needed.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Experience in business administration, finance, or customer service, with proven ability to work effectively in a busy team environment, managing multiple priorities.
* Proficiency in using spreadsheets and databases, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong organisational, administrative, and prioritisation abilities.
* Experience in developing and implementing systems to improve administrative management and service delivery.
* Experience in stakeholder management and diary management.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the
best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
Responsibilities
* Purpose of the role & principal accountabilities (8-10 max)
Qualifications
* Focus on essential qualifications, skills and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. 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.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. 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.
Flex your time
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.
Your development
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.
#WeAreWSP
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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