Assistant Project Manager (Roads)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Truro, UK, is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support highways project delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating project phases, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. Candidates should possess a degree in STEM disciplines and have a developing foundation in project management. The role offers a chance to work collaboratively within a dynamic team, contributing to infrastructure projects across the UK, with a vibrant and supportive work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Developing foundation in project management capability.
• Interest in NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Interest in highway/infrastructure projects is beneficial.
• Developing competence in stakeholder management and risk planning.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of highways projects for public and private clients.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Coordinate assigned work packages and track actions.
• Support contract administration activities.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Project management capability

Stakeholder management

Risk planning

Commercial awareness

Confidence in Excel, Word, Teams

Education

Degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

WSP project management systems

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Job Overview

Assistant Project Manager – Roads

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Project Manager to join the Roads team based in Truro, Cornwall. The role involves supporting highways project delivery across the UK, coordinating planning, design, and construction phases under the guidance of a Project Manager.

The Truro Office, located on Cathedral Square, has recently won the prestigious "Office of the Year" award and offers a vibrant and supportive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of highways projects for public and private sector clients across the UK, contributing to planning, design and construction stages.
• Help ensure compliance with WSP quality management systems and project processes and suggest practical improvements to support efficient delivery.
• Work under general guidance to plan and coordinate assigned work packages, tracking actions, risks, and changes and escalating issues where needed.
• Support contract and commercial administration activities (e.g., tracking deliverables, purchase orders, change control information and timescales) under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Commercial team.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders (with support) to understand requirements, support delivery, and help maintain a positive client experience.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in the UK, supported by remote resources (including India), to coordinate information and meet programme requirements.
• Support multiple project tasks at any given time, prioritising effectively and communicating progress to the wider team.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and sub-consultants (where required) to help deliver agreed outputs to time, cost and quality expectations.
• Maintain project records and supporting reporting (e.g., meeting minutes, action trackers, schedules, cost tracking inputs) using WSP systems and project tools.
• Contribute to the team’s internal knowledge base and continuous improvement activities, and share learning with peers.

Qualifications

• A developing foundation in project management capability.
• A degree (or working towards a degree) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM), Construction or Project Management equivalent.
• Interest in (or exposure to) NEC contracts and commercial processes; willingness to learn contract administration with support from experienced colleagues.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., APM, ICE) is welcomed.
• Interest in highway/infrastructure projects would be beneficial, but we’re primarily looking for strong potential, curiosity and a desire to build a project management career.
• Developing competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial awareness, with the confidence to ask questions and escalations as appropriate.
• Confidence using common tools such as Excel, Word and Teams, plus willingness to learn WSP project management systems and reporting tools.
• Awareness of design and health & safety responsibilities (e.g., CDM) is beneficial; training and support will be provided to help you build competence.

EEO Statement

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.