Junior Project Manager

WSP; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support project planning and delivery. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and encourages proactive engagement in project management processes. The company offers a hybrid working model and flexible arrangements to ensure a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing and health support programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Early career experience or exposure to project management processes.
• Basic understanding of project lifecycles and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management for tasks.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination and project documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

As a Junior Project Manager in our Structures team, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects or specific components within larger assignments, developing your knowledge of the project lifecycle, WSP’s systems, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management for assigned tasks or project components.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination, preparing project documentation and progress reports.
• Identify and elevate risks or issues, understanding their potential impacts on cost, programme, and quality.
• Contribute to quality assurance by ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards.
• Maintain organised project records, updating schedules, registers, and trackers as needed.
• Apply a proactive approach to learning project management principles and WSP’s delivery standards.

Your team

You will be part of our wider Civils team, made up of over 400 professionals across the UK and sit within our Transport & Infrastructure business unit. Your future development will be actively supported with access to WSP’s full range of training, development tools and resources and be part of transforming UK infrastructure.

You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, offering a balance of home and office working, where safety and wellbeing are paramount.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, or a related field desirable.
• Early career experience or exposure to project management processes, ideally within engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Basic understanding of project lifecycles and planning tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

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 program, 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.

#WeAreWSP

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services