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 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.
The Project Manager is accountable to the Project Director for delivering all aspects of the project to the Project Director for delivering all aspects of the project to the agreed plan and in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS). The Project Manager is responsible for confirming the plan for delivering the entire project, mobilising the project team and managing its delivery across organisational boundaries through to successful completion. The Project Manager is also responsible for leading and motivating the project team and supporting their wellbeing.
Mobilises the plan for delivering the project.
Where appropriate, engages in a handover from the bid team.
Finalises the plan for delivering the project and communicates to the project team.
Agrees work packages with Discipline leads, as appropriate.
Co-ordinates interfaces and collaboration between teams in different Cost Centres.
Engages external Sub-consultants, Sub-contractors or Suppliers.
Agrees and understands the security controls associated with the project.
Ensures technical solutions and deliverables meet the required standard and quality.
Delivers required outcomes in accordance with the contract.
Explores opportunities for Client and stakeholder 'added value’.
Considers future proofing, innovation and sustainability needs.
Applies appropriate lessons from previous 'similar' projects.
Regularly reviews the projects finances.
Monitors project costs using the Horizon Business Platform and ensures the project makes the planned return.
Recognises revenue in line with contractual agreements.
Regularly reviews cost to complete and any re-forecasting needs, seeking to improve margins whenever possible.
Issues and monitors the payment of invoices to a defined invoicing plan.
Tracks and manages the project’s Work in Progress (WIP) and Debt position.
Manages risk on the project.
Identifies, records, evaluates risk both positive (opportunities) and negative (threats).
Agrees and communicates action to be taken in response.
Manages any changes on the project.
Identifies, records, evaluates, and communicates the impacts of change.
Obtains Client confirmation of external change.
Manages and tracks the impact of all change on the project and invoices as appropriate.
Monitors and controls delivery of the project to the plan.
Facilitates regular, robust and holistic project reviews on the progress and performance of the project.
Ensures health, safety and wellbeing risks and environmental risks are managed and controlled.
Seeks informal/formal feedback from the Client on our performance.
Actively exploits opportunities to deliver efficiencies and margin improvement.
Ensures effective implementation of the project security controls and that these controls have been shared with the project team.
Ensures formal closure of the project.
Ensures deliverables are delivered as planned and have been issued and accepted by the Client.
Ensures the project is financially complete and is closed on relevant business systems.
Confirms project documentation has been saved securely.
Captures significant lessons that have been learned.
Key competencies and experience
Essential
- Relevant successful experience in resource management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detailed knowledge of the wider WSP and supply chain options
- General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations
- Team leader capable of motivating the team
- Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
Successful applications will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment
Desirable
- Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- A degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of investment processes and procedures
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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
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 & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a 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.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.
#WeAreWSP
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.
