Assistant Project Manager

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Project Manager in the Rail sector, where you'll contribute to complex projects of regional and national significance. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure project delivery is safe, high-quality, and compliant. Benefit from a supportive culture that encourages personal development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience with Client-side project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Develop and manage Client relationships.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Project Management

Client Liaison

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

APM

MSP

PMI

PRINCE2

Six Sigma

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.

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…

We are a diverse, inclusive and enthusiastic team of Project, Commercial and Design Managers working in the Rail sector, focussed on the common goal of delivering solutions for our clients. Our passion comes from creating and shaping the built environment through tailored project delivery as we strive to be the best in class.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

As an Assistant Project Manager at WSP in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. An Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager in the integration of multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring project delivery safely, of a high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant.

At WSP, our Assistant Project Managers are individuals who are adaptable in various situations and possess an enquiring mindset, willing to take on new challenges and are comfortable in working within significant and complex projects or programmes of work, whilst assisting the Project Manager. We collaborate closely with external Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance.

Our culture encourages and supports a successful work-life balance and we encourage all our people to embrace this approach. You will be based in one of our modern, vibrant offices, situated in great city centre locations across the UK. WSP actively supports flexible working with the expectation for you to be in an office environment a minimum of three days a week to support and integrate with your colleagues and Clients. You will, on occasion, visit sites.

With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business, including, for example, the opportunity to gain formal project management qualifications through the APM pathway.

Your Role

Lead team

• Assist the Project Manager in leading in the integration of multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring project delivery that is safe, high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant.
• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating relevant disciplines through project meetings and target-led workshops, enabling critical issues to be resolved in a timely manner, and that project meets safety, functional and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in conjunction with the Client’s team.

Client liaison

• Developing and managing Client and stakeholder relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
• Compiling monthly project reports and data-based scenarios, to provide senior managers clarity of project position.

Stakeholder Management

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, local authorities, and community groups.
• Facilitating regular project meetings, presentations, and progress reports.
• Addressing stakeholder concerns and manage expectations effectively.

Commercial and Risk Management

• Management in accordance with contract rules of engagement (including NEC 3 & 4).
• Assisting the Project Manager in managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Reviewing project expenditures and invoices.
• Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the design and construction phases and establishing risk mitigation measures to suit.
• Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery.

Safety and compliance

• Assist in safety leadership, driving safety performance and compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to corporate governance and standards.

Project Planning

• Assisting the Project Manager in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implement corrective actions.

Innovation and Efficiency

• Assist in driving innovative design and construction solutions and implement processes to enhance project efficiency and productivity. Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies to improve project performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (such as project or construction management, engineering, science, or building).
• APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial.
• NEC4 Project Manager accreditation considered beneficial
• 3 - 5 years of experience in project management, including Technical and Project management, and Project Controls.
• Experience working on significant projects with demonstrated Client-side project delivery (design and build).
• Experience working with organisations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM, and other rail-related entities is seen as advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage successfully within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates curiosity, is solution-focused, and responsive to Client issues.

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.

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