Assistant Environmental Project Manager

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; 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. In this role, you will support the delivery of multi-disciplinary environmental projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, manage project documentation, and contribute to the development of proposals. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects across the UK. Join a friendly team that values your growth and fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex scheme

Employee resource groups

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in environment, project management, or related field.
• Project experience in environment or sustainability sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support project proposals and documentation development.
• Coordinate project schedules and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Project Management experience

Tools

Common Data Environments

SharePoint

ProjectWise

Job description

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.

To find out more about our Earth & Environment, Water & Energy business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/environment

A little more about your role…

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, Grid and EDF Energy as examples.

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

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation and integrity. 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

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 to create a culture of belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a 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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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 race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or belief, marital status, or maternity/paternity. As a 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.