Job Description
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds 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 unique career.
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 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
Responsibilities
* 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 any 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.
Role will be a minimum of 50% utilisation on projects.
Desired Behaviours
* Fantastic collaborator and facilitator with excellent negotiation skills.
* Curious and inquisitive, seeking to understand root cause and context of presenting issues.
* Evidence of working in a fast‑paced and agile environment, taking the lead for driving success goals into delivery.
* Highly energised, confident and forward‑thinking individual with an ambitious drive for positive improvement.
* Pragmatic practitioner of NEC forms of contract, applying the contract in a collaborative and positive fashion.
* Skilled and impactful communicator with ability to unpick and present complex problems in an understandable and simplified fashion.
Your Team
* Working on major projects across a range of sectors.
* Influential in shaping the strategic direction of future project management strategies and solutions.
* Part of a team of likeminded individuals, expected to rapidly grow.
* Role will report to the head of Major Project Services.
* Main office location flexible, with some expectation to travel occasionally to regional offices.
* Unique role allowing successful candidate to work on live projects whilst shaping future of PM within the business unit.
Desired Qualifications
* 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 scheduling, financial and NEC contract management requirements.
* 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.
Benefits
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.
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