Project Assistant

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom WSP Full time

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond

We are ready to hire a Project Assistant to join our growing Environmental Project Management team to play a key role in Multi-Disciplinary Project teams support the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. We work on a diverse and exciting range of projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors.

We deliver projects for public and private sector clients including Department for Education (DfE), HS2, East West Rail, Homes England, DIO, Flotation Energy, Heathrow, Rampion Extension Development Ltd, SSE, EDF Energy and Bute Energy.
- You will assist in developing project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for delivering the project.
- Assist the WSP Project Manager in developing project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers.
- Support the development of project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts etc. to successfully deliver the project objectives.
- Coordinate the monitoring and update of project schedules and progress against milestones.
- Preparation of health and safety information for site visits and seeking necessary internal approvals.
- Schedule meetings and taking minutes.
- Undertake information management activities such as Sharepoint and also other industry used Common Data Environments. Asist in the administration of supplier contracts.

**YOUR TEAM**

The Environmental Project Management Team supports clients delivering projects throughout the whole project lifecycle. Our team brings expertise to deliver a range projects or programmes to plan and control the delivery of projects and achieve client’s investment objectives. We work collaboratively with colleagues from technical specialisms across the wider WSP to provide our clients with the best expertise to deliver a wide range of projects.

This role will be in our **Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Newcastle/Edinburgh **based team that is growing to support both new and existing clients. We are a friendly team that support each other to develop our skills and grow our network in the business.

To be successful in this role you must have a can-do attitude and possess most if not all of the following behaviours:

- Tenacity;
- High level of communication (including using the phone);
- Problem solving;
- Patience;
- Attention to detail;
- Collaboration;
- Pragmatism; and
- Well-developed interpersonal skills

**Qualifications**

**Essential**:

- A-levels or equivalent including maths or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant project experience.

**Desirable**:

- Any project management qualifications eg APM Project Fundamentals or Project Controls.
- Previous experience working in a Project delivery environment.

**We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready**

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

**Work-life balance?**

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

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.

**Inclusivity & Diversity?**

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

**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.

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