Senior Project Manager (PMCM Build)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

The Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) discipline at WSP involves overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale multi-million-pound building projects across the UK, within a range of key sectors. We are responsible for managing the delivery and timely completion of real estate development activity. This includes ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working in PMCM means being at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a tangible impact on our built environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 client-side Senior Project Managers with relevant expertise gained within a Property, Construction or Infrastructure Consultancy, to join our growing Project Management Team in London. You will work with, and support, our Project Management Team on exciting large scale, multi-million-pound projects within both the Public and Private Sectors across London and the South-East.

A little more about your role…

• Working within a Team, you will be supported by a Project Director and Associate Director, to plan, control and deliver activities during the pre-construction and construction stages.
• Engaging with Clients, Internal and External Consultants, and Specialist Suppliers
• Running Project and Design Team meetings, preparation of reports, minutes, and other documented deliverables
• Communicating and collaborating with other WSP teams across the UK and internationally
• Progressing your project/s and ensuring that activities are completed on time
• Supporting our Project Management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business
• Leading or supporting business development activities

Your Team

• You will be part of WSP’s wider Project and Commercial Management team, offering you further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK. 
• Your future development will be actively supported, within a supportive and caring culture, with access to WSP’s full range of training and development tools and resources.
• Your working week will be exciting, challenging and varied, and you will be empowered to drive your own career development.
• You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, attending meetings remotely and in-person, attending client offices and construction sites as appropriate to meet the needs of each client and project.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Demonstrable capability & experience as a ‘Client-Side’ Project Management Consultant.
• A desire to grow and develop your Project Management career within a Global Business.
• Have a proven Project Management background within a Consultancy environment, working as part of a project team and/or leading your own projects. 
• Can demonstrate your ability to coordinate and manage teams to consistently deliver projects. 
• Are passionate about construction, innovation and industry best practice initiatives.
• Working towards a member of a professional institution (such as MAPM). 
• Hold a relevant degree, or similar higher education qualification.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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.

#LI-DM1

• Purpose of the role & principal accountabilities (8-10 max)

• Focus on essential qualifications, skills and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.

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.