Associate Project Manager, Civil Infrastructure & Utilities

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Project Management Specialist to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes, develop teams, and strengthen client relationships with a focus on net zero and sustainability.

You will work with clients, design, and commercial teams to drive delivery, risk and cost management, and strategic growth while upholding high standards and demanding KPIs.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and substantial experience managing large‑scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement, client management, and effective communication skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining high‑performing teams and developing high‑potential team members.
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost management, budget forecasting, and NEC3/4 ECC contract management (accreditation desirable), and experience overseeing change management implementation.
• Deep understanding of resource management and forecasting, and the ability to communicate with purpose, lead teams, take line management responsibilities, and act with professionalism and authority.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, drive innovative solutions, and consistently deliver projects to high standards against demanding KPIs.
• Ability to lead in business and relationship development within existing commissions and new bids.
• Commitment to making a positive impact within civil infrastructure and construction, professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑performing teams and manage large‑scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Engage stakeholders, client management, and effectively communicate across levels.
• Provide commercial acumen, including cost management, budget forecasting, and NEC3/4 ECC contract management, and oversee change management implementation.
• Communicate with purpose, lead teams, take line management responsibilities, and act with professionalism and authority.
• Challenge the status quo, drive innovative solutions, and consistently deliver projects to high standards against demanding KPIs.
• Lead business and relationship development within existing commissions and new bids.
• Make a positive impact within civil infrastructure and construction, advance professional development, sustainability, and support wider initiatives at WSP.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Client management

Commercial acumen

Change management

NEC3/4 ECC knowledge

Sustainability

Education

Degree in civil engineering or project management

APM MRICS MCCIOB MCIHT CEng MAPM MICE membership

PMP/APM/PRINCE2 certification or equivalent

NEC3/4 ECC Project Manager accreditation (advantageous)

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate Project Management Specialist to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes, develop teams, and strengthen client relationships with a focus on net zero and sustainability.

You will work with clients, design, and commercial teams to drive delivery, risk and cost management, and strategic growth while upholding high standards and demanding KPIs.