Assistant Environmental Project Manager

Socenv; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Project Managers to join their Environmental Project Management team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse environmental projects across the UK, supporting the Project Manager in delivering projects safely and efficiently. You'll engage in project proposal development, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while making a positive impact on sustainable development. Join a community of passionate professionals dedicated to creating a better future.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in environment and sustainable development.
• Project management experience, preferably in environmental sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support project proposals and manage project documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Assist in the administration of supplier contracts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Science

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

SharePoint

ProjectWise

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.

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

We deliver environmental work for 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 as examples.

A little more about your role…

You will:

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

YOUR TEAM

We are a friendly team that support each other to develop our skills and grow our network in the business. You will undertake a variety of tasks and will 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…

1. An interest or experience in the environment and or land based sustainable development, a can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
2. Strong levels of communication (both in person and through digital channels)
3. Problem solving skills and great attention to detail
4. Collaboration and determination
5. 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.
6. Project experience, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors.

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.