WINEP Project Manager - Senior/Principal (Water Resources)
We are seeking experienced individuals to join our water resources team to manage WINEP water resources projects. The role sits within the Catchment Science team in our Sustainable Water Management Consulting group and involves working with multidisciplinary technical experts including hydrogeologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists and hydro-ecologists. The position will be varied and focus on delivering robust technical assessments and high-quality reporting for AMP8-scale work.
Responsibilities
* Working across the Sustainable Water Management and Aquatic Ecology teams to manage and support the delivery of robust technical assessments and high quality reporting
* Leading day-to-day client and regulator engagement for delivery of WINEP investigations
* Project management including financial and change control and quality assurance through checking and reviewing
* Working with Service Area leads to support development and delivery of our pipeline of WINEP projects
* Generating high quality bid proposals and developing innovative solutions to meet our clients\' needs
* Displaying and promoting a 'safety first' attitude in line with WSP\'s health and safety policy and procedures
What we are looking for
* Experience of managing WINEP investigations or similar, including project and technical management, with the ability to effectively manage a wider team of experts to deliver robust technical assessments
* A clear understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations of WINEP investigations, particularly in relation to the Water Framework Directive
* Ideally, some experience in projects involving assessing impacts of abstraction on the water environment. You do not necessarily need to be a technical expert in the hydrological or hydro-ecological approaches used in those assessments, but should be able to understand their application and work with relevant technical experts to deliver projects
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the potential to engage and influence at all levels
* A sound understanding of client needs and strong commercial awareness. Experience of identifying and developing business opportunities as well as the preparation of winning proposals
* Excellent report-writing and technical review skills
We have multiple roles to fulfil and can consider a range of skills and experience to strengthen our team’s capacity and project management capabilities.
Qualifications
* MSc and/or BSc degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. earth sciences, environmental science, geography)
* You will have gained, or be working towards, chartership with a relevant professional body
About the role and our team
Your role will sit within the Catchment Science team, which works across water resources and security, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, hydro-ecology and hydrogeology. We provide high quality technical services and advice to customers in the UK and overseas, including government departments and agencies, the water industry, and other sectors such as power, transport, nuclear, mining, commercial and oil and gas. There are opportunities to work on wider projects across water resources, hydrogeology, water quality, flood risk management and environmental impact assessment. There is opportunity to shape this role and related seniority to suit the right candidate.
We offer a dynamic but supportive environment for motivated and talented individuals to fulfil their potential. We recognise that our people are central to our success as a business.
What’s in it for you
Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support. Flex your time: WSP My Hour for personal activities, with flexible arrangements for leave and bank holidays. Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership support.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of protected characteristics. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Professional Services
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