Overview
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We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Water team based in London to lead the delivery of projects involving multidisciplinary teams from optioneering through delivery and handover to the Client. You will work on a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for a variety of water industry and industrial clients, ensuring planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of defined project work packages within major projects or programmes to meet client objectives.
Responsibilities
* Manage project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for delivering the project
* Own the P&L with commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection
* Develop project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts, etc., to successfully deliver the project objectives
* Monitor and control the project schedule, manhours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure
* Ensure effective contract management including contract administration and change management
* Manage work being performed by project team members (including assistant PMs) to assure outputs meet project requirements
* Manage deliverables, information, and records for the project
* Communicate relevant project information to the project team and customer
* Anticipate and take pre-emptive action to address issues and potential conflicts that may impact project delivery
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and capture lessons learned
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Proven experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects (exposure within the regulated water industry and/or non-regulated water projects is advantageous but not essential)
* Working knowledge or accreditation in NEC with the ability to administer NEC Contracts
* Membership of professional institutions such as APM, PMI or MICE, etc.
* Proficiency in use of project management tools and software
* Competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts 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 supported by international brainpower.
What’s in It For You?
Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: We support your wellbeing through programs like Thrive, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows taking one hour each day for personal activities with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working, extra leave options, and using bank holidays as needed.
Your development: We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities to support growth.
#WeAreWSP: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please share any required workplace adjustments.
Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Professional Services
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