Assistant Project Manager

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.

A Little More About Your Role…
WSP's Roads Northwest business unit is seeking a motivated and ambitious Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-profile infrastructure, and public realm projects across the region. You will play an integral role in managing multi-disciplinary projects under the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (NH SDF), as well as contributing to the successful delivery of major local authority programmes and public realm regeneration schemes.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an emerging project management professional to build leadership experience, work on nationally significant projects, and progress toward a full Project Manager role within one of the UK's leading consultancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality, and sustainability, aligning with WSP's guiding principles.
• Support the Project Director, Project Manager and, where appropriate, take the lead on elements of multi-disciplinary projects under the National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (NH SDF) and other regional frameworks.
• Support the co-ordination with design, environmental, commercial, and construction specialists to ensure fully integrated project delivery.
• Support Project Managers in developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Support commercial and financial planning, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of project documentation in line with WSP governance and client requirements.
• Manage and communicate with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners effectively.
• Support senior colleagues to ensure full compliance with NEC4 contract management processes.
• Support internal and external stakeholders that influence your projects.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Working towards or recently achieved APM PMQ, PFQ, and/or MAPM accreditation (or equivalent).
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 and MS Project; experience with Primavera P6 is desirable. Proficient in the use of a suite of AI tools including MS Copilot ………
• Experience supporting or delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure and/or public realm schemes, ideally within a highways or transportation context.
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial and financial management within a project lifecycle environment.
• Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts and their practical application.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to engage confidently across project teams and stakeholders.
• An initiative-taking mindset with the ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and drive continuous improvement.

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 72,800 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 & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied 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 a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our 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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. 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.