Project Manager

Overview 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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. About Your Role Our Water Asset Design team works primarily in the municipal water sector and the non‑regulated (industrial/international) sector. Our clients include some of the largest water companies in the UK and contractors working in the sector. We deliver wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage, and water network schemes, and support other related industries. Project scope ranges from routine network maintenance to some of the largest water projects in the UK. The team is distributed across the UK and supported by an outsourced team in India. We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Water team based in London to lead the delivery of projects involving multidisciplinary teams from optioneering through delivery and handover to the client. As a Project Manager you will work on a range of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects for a variety of water industry and industrial clients. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring and control, and completion of a defined project or defined work packages within a range of major projects or programmes to meet the client’s project objectives. This includes leading, guiding and developing multi‑disciplinary project teams, championing high quality delivery, and promoting a focus on health and safety. Manage project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for delivering the project. Own the P&L with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection. Develop project management documentation such as project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts etc. to successfully deliver the project objectives. Monitor and control the project schedule, man‑hours, budgets, forecasts and expenditure. Ensure effective contract management including contract administration and change management. Manage work being performed by project team members (including assistant PMs under your control), ensuring outputs meet project requirements. Manage project deliverables, information, and records. Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team and customer. Anticipate and take pre‑emptive action to address issues and potential conflict situations that may impact project delivery. Lead multi‑disciplinary project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and capture lessons learned. Qualifications Proven experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects (exposure within the regulated water industry and/or non‑regulated water projects would be highly advantageous but not essential). Working knowledge or accreditation in NEC supported with the necessary technical and practical skills to administer NEC Contracts. Membership of professional institutions such as the Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI) or Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE) etc. Proficiency in the use of project management tools and software. Demonstrated competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management. Benefits and Working Conditions Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging: WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encourages authenticity and respects each employee. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package. Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up time. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Development and training opportunities: training, mentoring, chartership. About Us WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 passionate people. We are united by the purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr