Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (PMCM Rail) – WSP, UK & Ireland Job Summary As a Senior Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team at WSP, you will lead the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will ensure that projects are delivered safely, to a high quality, on time, and within budget, while proactively managing requirements, budgets, schedules and risks, and influencing others to deliver successfully together. Responsibilities Coordinating relevant disciplines through project meetings and target‑led workshops, enabling critical issues to be resolved in a timely manner, ensuring safety, functional and regulatory requirements are met. Establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in conjunction with the client’s team. Acting as the principal point of contact for the client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through both the design and construction phases. Developing and managing client relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills. Being accountable for monthly project reports and data‑based scenarios, to provide senior managers with a clear picture of project position. Leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, local authorities, and community groups. Facilitating regular project meetings, presentations and progress reports. Addressing stakeholder concerns and managing expectations effectively. Managing contract in line with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3/4). Managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking and reporting. Optimising resource utilisation and ensuring financial performance aligns with project goals. Reviewing and approving project expenditures and invoices. Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly, and ensuring project management processes are consistently improved and implemented, e.g., change control. Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with design and construction phases and establishing risk mitigation measures. Creating, managing and actioning RFIs, early warnings and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications Being a safety leader, driving safety performance and compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations; discharge CDM duties as required by the client. Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to corporate governance and standards. Defining project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with client and stakeholders. Creating, managing and actioning detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation and risk management. Overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules. Accountable for project progress, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions. Driving innovative design and construction solutions and implementing processes to enhance project efficiency and productivity; evaluating and integrating new technologies and methodologies to improve project performance. A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (e.g., project or construction management, engineering, science or building). Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status would be advantageous. APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial. Experience in project management, including technical and project management and project controls. Experience working on significant projects with demonstrated client‑side project delivery (design and build). Experience working with organisations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM and other rail‑related entities is seen as advantageous. Proven ability to manage successful workstreams and programmes within a multidisciplinary delivery team. Demonstrates curiosity, is solution‑focused and responsive to client issues. NEC4 Project Manager accreditation. What’s in it for you Work‑life balance – 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. We support flexible working with an expectation to be in the office at least three days a week, and you may occasionally visit sites. Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Health & Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time – "WSP My Hour" offers you one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. Development – We invest in your growth through training, mentoring and support for formal project management qualifications through the APM pathway. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Project Management and Information Technology. Industries: Professional Services. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr