Environmental Project Manager

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

Job summary

A global engineering and professional services firm is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead environmentally-led projects across the UK. You will manage project documentation, support proposals, and mentor junior team members while working in a collaborative environment focused on sustainability. Ideal candidates will demonstrate project management experience, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of risk management. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on communities and enhancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Inclusive culture and community support

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in environmental and sustainable development.
• Experience in managing project documentation and change control.
• Evidence of commercial and contractual awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of project proposals and cost estimates.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and compliance with agreements.
• Manage project change and risks, collaborating with specialists.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Environmental consultancy

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Membership in a relevant professional institution (e.g. PMI, APM)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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.

We are seeking a number of Project Managers to join our Environmental Project Management Team. Reporting to a Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will play a key role where you will 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.

The types of projects that we deliver are highly varied and include some of the UK's most exciting and nationally important large‑scale infrastructure schemes (for example National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade, Heathrow Expansion, East-West Rail and Sizewell C), as well as associated developments and programmes for the built environment. Our clients are public and private entities, and key sectors we operate in include highways, rail, aviation, defence, nuclear, residential and property, energy generation and renewables, and transmission and distribution. We have a broad coverage across the project cycle, from supporting business cases, and securing consents and permits (DCO), to design and construction.

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 opportunity to line‑manage and mentor junior members of the team and input into the Environmental Project Management Team strategy.

Your responsibilities

• 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 assisting 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 that health and safety information for site visits, including securing internal approvals, are in place.
• Undertake contract management and contract administration.
• Actively manage project change and risks, ensuring that project governance is adhered to and projects are delivered compliant and optimised. Work with technical teams and other specialists to adhere to contractual and scope agreements.
• Work with, lead, mentor and develop multi-disciplinary environmental project teams, consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
• Promote and hold the project team accountable for delivery of environmental betterment, and future‑ready and net‑zero strategies.
• Present as the face of Environment and Consents when interfacing with other WSP teams and presenting as the face of WSP when interfacing with clients and stakeholders. Foster and grow excellent relationships.

Your team

We are a strong, dedicated and successful environmentally focused Project Management team looking to grow further to support WSP's robust pipeline of secured projects. We are proud of our friendly, supportive and collaborative culture, which allows our team members to develop their skills and grow.

We are a centre of excellence and an integral part of our Environment & Consents discipline, where we provide leadership and tailored support on our projects. This encompasses PMO, Project Controls, and Project Manager and Project Director roles; we work across all stages of the project delivery cycle.

Our achievements mean we are seeking experienced Project Managers and PMO Specialists with a strong understanding and awareness of environmental consultancy, a passion for optimising project delivery, and an inclusive and supportive approach to team development.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• An interest or experience in the environment and/or land‑based sustainable development, a can‑do attitude and a hunger to develop your career.
• Evidence of being a confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey key points and keep project teams and stakeholders informed.
• Experience of holding the role of Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager within a project or PMO environment, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors.
• Working knowledge of programme management, including work breakdown structure, dependencies and critical path, and ability to assess MS Project / Primavera P6 or similar outputs.
• Evidence of commercial and contractual awareness, ability to demonstrate financial acumen and analytical skills with a proven track record of delivering projects within budget and managing change control. Experience with Professional Services Contracts, including NEC3/4 would be beneficial.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (e.g. PMI, APM, MIEnvSc, MIEMA, MRICS) and either chartered or working towards chartership / other accreditations.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits programme, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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. If you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application, please let us know.