Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

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. 

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of numerous projects in WSP Planning, Property & Advisory team. At WSP, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed today and into tomorrow. 

Supporting a large team of professionals, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project, manage the day-day delivery of our services, ensuring that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and will work with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation.

Our clients develop major aviation, highway, rail, energy & water infrastructure Projects. We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager who can effectively support a diverse team whilst interfacing with our clients in the delivery of projects. 

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. The successful candidate will also need to be able to co-locate with the client in Dublin as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of the project team
• Manage project controls through WSP and client systems
• Interface with client team counterpart to determine client expectations. Acting as a trusted advisor
• Review and advise on the contract scope and discuss with project delivery team
• Management of the interface between the Client and WSP 
• Management of reporting and cost controls in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Forecasting and cost to complete reporting to client (using client specified method and processes) and internally using off-line workbooks and online using Business World application
• Delivering risk workshops where appropriate (in line with internal and client expectations)
• Ensure the team are aware and able to fulfil the monthly forecast hours in line with the programme
• Undertake scheduling in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Developing KPIs with for project reporting
• You will ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with the lead referencers and Technical Manager
• Set up regular internal / external (in collaboration with the Client PM) progress meetings
• Discuss where efficiencies could be made to give the client 'added value'
• You will ensure that the project has sufficient resources to meet the demand of the programme - in collaboration with the office team leader and those leading on GIS and PinPoint
• Manage a delivery team of land referencers, GIS Technicians and data managers
• Have a working knowledge of the DCO, CPO or hybrid Bill processes to support technical delivery. 
• Support the development and delivery of bids for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Membership of a Professional Institution
• APM PMQ, Prince2 or similar Project Management qualification
• Ability to interrogate, question and challenge information
• Ability to coordinate the submission of accurate reports to predetermined deadlines
• Understanding of project management, project controls and procedures normally associated with a major integrated infrastructure project
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Project (or Primavera P6)
• Previous experience of commercial contract/ project management
• Experience managing internal teams and interfacing with client organisations

Experience:

• Demonstrable Project Management experience 
• Evidence of experience within regulated industries; 
• Experience of managing cross-functional teams and engagement with engineering disciplines; 
• Understanding and experience of NEC contracts is required;

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? 

With us, you can. Apply today. 

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What’S In It For You?

Work-Life Balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex Your Time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your Development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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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 reassignment, religion or belief, 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.