Project Manager (Roads)

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Roads team in Bristol. The role involves managing highways projects, ensuring quality compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in project management and a degree in a STEM discipline, with opportunities for flexible working and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

NHS telehealth

Gym discounts

Menopause support

Investment in training

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in project management and/or engineering.
• Degree in a STEM or similar discipline.
• Experience with NEC accreditation and NEC Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing highways projects for clients across the UK.
• Ensuring compliance with quality management systems.
• Providing guidance and support to technical staff.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Planning/scheduling

Commercial management

Proficiency with project management tools

Education

Degree in a STEM or similar discipline

Professional qualification in project management and/or engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Project Manager to join the Roads team based in Bristol.

Your role will be central to our high-performing team, utilizing your project management skills to successfully deliver projects efficiently for our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing highways projects for public and private clients across the UK, from planning through design and construction.
• Ensuring compliance with quality management systems and driving efficiencies during project execution.
• Providing guidance and support to a team of experienced and developing technical staff.
• Contributing to the development of the team’s knowledge base and mentoring junior staff.
• Planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects with limited supervision, including managing changes.
• Handling contract management and administration under various frameworks and standalone contracts.
• Engaging with clients such as local authorities, infrastructure agencies, and private developers across diverse sectors.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team, including UK engineers and remote resources in India, fostering a diverse culture.
• Managing multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.
• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver projects successfully.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Professional qualification in project management and/or engineering.
• Degree in a STEM or similar discipline.
• Experience with NEC accreditation and NEC Contracts.
• Membership in professional bodies such as APM, PMI, RICS, or MICE.
• Experience in highway or linear infrastructure projects is beneficial but not essential; adaptability and transferability are valued.
• Competence in stakeholder management, risk assessment, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

This opportunity suits individuals with experience in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering, eager to develop a career in project management.

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll see how your experience aligns with this role and others within our team.

Join our community of talented individuals committed to making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works to improve communities worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 passionate employees dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts through innovation and integrity. With over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we are committed to our local communities and driven by international expertise.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working with two days remote work and modern office spaces across the UK.
• Inclusivity & health: We value diversity, support wellbeing through our Thrive programme, and offer benefits like NHS telehealth, gym discounts, and menopause support.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time work, additional leave, and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Your development: Investment in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, belief, or circumstances. We are committed to accessibility and will provide workplace adjustments for disabled applicants. Please inform us if you require accommodations in your application process.