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Role Overview
We are seeking several Project Managers to join our Environmental Project Management Team. Reporting to a Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will support the delivery of a diverse and exciting range of environmentally‑led projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors. Projects span large‑scale infrastructures such as National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, Heathrow Expansion, East-West Rail and Sizewell C, as well as associated developments for highways, rail, aviation, defence, nuclear, residential, property, energy and renewables. You will manage smaller scale projects, assist Senior Project Managers on larger projects, and may line‑manage and mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities
* Support the development of project proposals, including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme and cost estimates.
* Develop and maintain project management documentation such as project plans, cost estimates, forecasts, risk registers, schedules, stakeholder registers and project organisation charts.
* Monitor and control the project schedule, staff hours, budgets, forecasts and expenditure and report progress.
* Ensure that health and safety information for site visits, including securing internal approvals, is in place.
* Undertake contract management and contract administration.
* Actively manage project change and risks, ensuring that project governance is adhered to and projects are delivered compliant and optimised.
* Work with, lead, mentor and develop multi‑disciplinary environmental project teams, including technical staff and suppliers.
* Promote and hold the project team accountable for delivery of environmental betterment, future‑ready and net‑zero strategies.
* Present as the face of Environment and Consents when interfacing with other WSP teams, clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Interest or experience in the environment or land‑based sustainable development, a can‑do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
* Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey key points and keep project teams and stakeholders informed.
* Experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager within a project or PMO environment, preferably in the environment or sustainability sectors.
* Working knowledge of programme management, including work breakdown structure, dependencies and critical path, and ability to assess MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar outputs.
* Commercial and contractual awareness, financial acumen and analytical skills with a proven track record of delivering projects within budget and managing change control. Experience with Professional Services Contracts, including NEC3/4, is beneficial.
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution (e.g. PMI, APM, MIEnvSc, MIEMA, MRICS) and either chartered status or working towards chartership or other accreditations.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work to represent the fullest spectrum of society. Employee resource groups promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Health & Wellbeing: Support through our Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows you to take an hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up the time. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase options and banded holiday entitlement.
Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, 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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