Associate director – construction planning lead (pmcm)

Job Description

About

To find out more about our Programme and Project Management business click on the following link and discover what awaits your future career at WSP:

https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/programme-and-project-management

A Little More About Your Role

An exciting career opportunity to lead and grow a Construction Planning technical capability within a consultancy environment, across multi-sector infrastructure programmes, and demonstrating visible people leadership to ensure health & safety and team well‑being. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role as a construction planning and delay analysis SME, with the responsibility for developing a high‑performing team. You will act as a trusted adviser directly to clients on key construction projects, on schedule progress, performance, and delay analysis, to deliver excellent client satisfaction.

Your Team

• Will be part of the wider Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), made up of over 400 professionals across the UK and sit within the Programme Solutions Group. Career will be supported through development conversations and WSP’s career development tools and resources.
• Planning & Scheduling is part of the wider Programme Solutions service line which comprises the disciplines of Project Controls, Risk Management, PMO and Digital services.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Demonstrated team leadership in health, safety and well‑being with proven people management experience.
• Proven ability to develop and grow a Construction Planning technical team.
• Credibility as an SME consultant in construction planning, including delay analysis and forensic planning.
• Strong client engagement and work‑winning capability.
• Ability to apply the Society of Construction Law (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol principles to provide clients with technical advice & reports.
• Ability to interpret and assure delay analysis using planning & scheduling software tools combined with wider project data.
• Ability to review, validate and challenge contractor progress and programme updates to ensure an accurate and transparent assessment of delivery performance.
• Ability to support clients in commercial meetings including contributing to delay‑related claims where required.

Essential Criteria

• Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake SC level clearance of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
• Demonstrated health and safety leadership with people management experience.
• Extensive experience in construction planning on major infrastructure programmes from a main contractor background.
• Proven experience validating construction progress and assessing programme performance on projects under construction.
• Experience advising on construction programme performance, risks, and delay‑analysis.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.

Desirable Criteria

• MSc or postgraduate construction qualification.
• Chartered and professionally qualified.

About WSP

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging: welcome applicants with varied backgrounds, encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work. Health & Wellbeing: committed to supporting our people, providing Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows taking one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement.

Development

We foster a supportive environment that invests in growth through training, mentoring, or chartership.

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.