Environmental Project Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

In today’s world, it’s important to work for a company that has a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move, it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned with your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

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

Your New Role: What’s Involved?

We are seeking a number of Project Managers to join our Environmental Project Management Team. You will play a key role where you’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of a diverse and exciting range of environmentally led projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors. You will have the opportunity to manage smaller scale projects whilst assisting Senior Project Managers on larger projects to aid your development. There is also the opportunity to line manage and mentor junior members of the Team.

You will:

• Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts, etc. to successfully deliver project objectives on smaller scale projects and assist a Senior Project Manager on larger projects.
• Monitor and control the project schedule, staff hours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure as well as project progress.
• Ensure health and safety information has been prepared for site visits and necessary internal approvals have been obtained.
• Undertake contract management and contract administration.
• Manage changes to project scope and ensure that project governance is adhered to.
• Work with, lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary environmental project teams, consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
• Champion high quality delivery, whilst promoting a focus on health and safety as well as inclusion and diversity.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to others in the business.
• Present as the face of Earth and Environment when interfacing with other WSP teams and as the face of WSP when interfacing with clients and stakeholders, fostering and growing excellent relationships.

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 help grow the existing team. 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.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• A can-do attitude.
• Tenacity and attention.
• Great problem-solving, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude to professional development with a hunger to succeed.
• A degree in a relevant technical discipline (such as environment, project or construction management, engineering, science, building, or quantity surveying) or a combination of relevant experience and qualifications.