Assistant Environmental Project Manager

WSP in the UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Environmental Project Management team in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting project proposals, coordinating schedules, and preparing health and safety information. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant disciplines and an interest in sustainable development. The position offers hybrid working flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and Wellbeing support

Training and mentoring opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in environment and/or sustainable development.
• Can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
• Project experience in environment or sustainability sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project proposal development, including scope and cost estimates.
• Assist in developing project management documentation.
• Coordinate monitoring of project schedules and progress.
• Prepare health and safety information for site visits.
• Schedule meetings and track actions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

We are hiring Assistant Project Managers to join our Environmental Project Management team to support multi-disciplinary environmental projects. You will assist the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, working on a diverse range of environmentally led projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors.

We work with clients including High Speed 2, Homes England, UK Defence, Heathrow, Bristol Airport, Flotation Energy, Rampion Wind Farm, Orsted Hornsea Three Wind Farm, National Grid and EDF Energy among others.

You Will

• Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules and stakeholder registers.
• Coordinate the monitoring and update of project schedules and progress against milestones.
• Prepare health and safety information for site visits and seek necessary internal approvals.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes and track actions.
• Undertake information management activities via industry-used Common Data Environments such as SharePoint and ProjectWise.
• Work with multi-disciplinary environmental project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
• Assist in the administration of supplier contracts.

Your Team

We are a friendly team that supports each other to develop our skills and grow our network. You will undertake a variety of tasks and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. We work collaboratively with colleagues from technical specialists across the wider WSP to provide our clients with the best expertise to deliver a wide range of projects.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• An interest or experience in the environment and/or land-based sustainable development, a can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
• Strong communication skills (in person and via digital channels).
• Problem solving abilities and great attention to detail.
• Collaboration and determination.
• A degree in a relevant discipline (such as environment, project or construction management, engineering, science, building or quantity surveying) or a combination of relevant project management experience and qualifications.
• Project experience, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors.

Imagine a better future

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance
  We understand that work is just one aspect of life. It’s important to make time for family, friends, interests and community. Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. Employee resource groups support diversity.
• Health & Wellbeing
  We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP, and we offer workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
• Flex your time
  WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments. We also offer part-time and flexible working, additional leave purchase, and flexible use of bank holidays.
• Your development
  We invest in development through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can support with workplace adjustments if needed.