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.
A little more about your role…
Become part of an expanding team of Project Managers, focusing on your career growth, delivering diverse projects for a wide range of global clients in sectors such as infrastructure, natural environment, water, flood defence, and earth and environment. With over 10,000 colleagues in the UK, our projects include highways, rail, urban infrastructure, energy, flood, water, wind energy, nuclear, defence, and large-scale utilities.
Your Team
You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), consisting of over 400 professionals across the UK, within our Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Group. Your development will be supported through WSP’s training, development tools, and resources.
You will work within our flexible working culture, balancing home and office work, prioritizing safety and wellbeing.
A typical Day would include
* Ensuring compliance with quality management systems and driving efficiencies during project execution.
* Providing leadership and guidance in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Supporting work-winning activities and marketing WSP services.
* Organising and chairing client meetings.
* Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects with values from £1m to £100m with limited guidance.
* Managing project change and delivering within commercial arrangements.
* Contract management and administration under various contracts.
* Line management responsibilities for Assistant, Graduate, and Undergraduate PMs.
* Delivering projects within financial metrics and making decisions on complex issues.
Don’t meet all criteria? Apply to see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.
What we are looking for
* Professional qualification in project management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
* Degree in STEM or similar disciplines.
* NEC accreditation and practical skills in NEC Contracts.
* Membership of professional institutions like APM, PMI, RICS, or MICE.
* Experience in water, linear infrastructure, or environmental projects is beneficial but not essential.
* Competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.
* Proficiency in project management software.
* Evidence of professional development in project management or related fields.
This opportunity is suitable for individuals with experience in Project Management, Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying, or Commercial Management, aiming to develop a career in project management.
Imagine a better future for you and for us all.
Join our community of talented individuals committed to making a positive impact. Our global team includes over 69,000 employees working worldwide.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 passionate people dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we are committed to our communities and driven by international expertise.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
We value your personal time and offer flexible working, including the ability to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices.
Inclusivity
We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and belonging. Our employee resource groups support inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
Our Thrive programme provides tools to improve health and wellbeing, including access to NHS services, gym discounts, and menopause support.
Flexibility
Our "WSP My Hour" allows you to take an hour daily for personal activities, with flexible options for leave and working hours.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
#WeAreWSP
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs. We are committed to accessibility and will provide workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
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