Project Management Associate Director / Associate - PMCM CI&U
WSP – Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and shape a career as unique as you.
Who We Are
WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, delivering innovative solutions that shape communities and advance society. With over 75,000 employees worldwide, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
What Is PMCM
Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) ensures successful project delivery through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Our team of over 400 professionals supports clients from concept to completion, applying structured methodologies and digital tools to deliver resilient, efficient infrastructure.
Current projects include major highways, rail, light rail, urban infrastructure, civils, energy, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence, and large‑scale utilities. We are strengthening our NEC ECC PM team across the UK.
Your Role
As an Associate / Associate Director Project Management specialist, you will join a growing team of Project, Design, and Commercial Managers to deliver major projects across PMCM sectors. You will lead and develop high‑performing teams, drive business growth, build strong client relationships, and focus on net zero and sustainability.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead and develop high‑performing cross‑functional teams.
* Drive business growth and secure new work.
* Build and nurture client relationships.
* Embed net zero and sustainability principles in projects.
* Communicate project performance to stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
* Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and substantial experience managing large‑scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
* Extensive stakeholder engagement, client management, and effective communication skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining high‑performing teams.
* Strong commercial acumen, including cost management, budget forecasting, and NEC3/4 ECC contract management (accreditation desirable).
* Deep understanding of resource management and forecasting, ability to lead teams, take line management responsibilities, and act with professionalism.
* Ability to challenge the status quo, drive innovative solutions, and consistently deliver projects to high standards against demanding KPIs.
* Commitment to making a positive impact within civil infrastructure and construction, professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives.
* Degree in a relevant technical discipline (civil engineering, project/construction management) or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant project experience.
* Chartered or on a path to chartership, current membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g., APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE) or equivalent experience desirable.
* NEC3/4 ECC Project Manager accreditation is advantageous but not essential.
Why Join WSP
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy with two days work from home and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing: access to a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time.
Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership support to foster growth.
EEO 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 interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments as required.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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