Lead Consultant/Senior Project Manager

WSP USA; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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.

About Working in PMCM:

The Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) discipline at WSP involves overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale building and infrastructure projects. This includes ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working in PMCM means being at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a tangible impact on our built environment.

A little more about your role . . .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with relevant expertise gained within a Property, Construction or Infrastructure Consultancy, to join our growing PMCM Team in Belfast. You will work with, and support, our PMCM team on exciting large scale, multi-million-pound projects within both the Public and Private Sectors.

A typical week might include:

1. Working within a Team, you will be supported by a Project Director and Associate Director, to plan, control and deliver activities during the pre-construction and construction stages.
2. Engaging with Clients, Internal and External Consultants, and Specialist Suppliers.
3. Running Project and Design Team meetings, preparation of reports, minutes, and other documented deliverables.
4. Communicating with other WSP teams across the UK.
5. Progressing your project/s and ensuring that activities are completed on time.
6. Supporting our Project Management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes.
7. Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business.
8. Leading or supporting business development activities.

Your Team

1. You will be part of WSP’s wider PMCM team, offering you further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK.
2. Your future development will be actively supported, within a supportive and caring culture, with access to WSP’s full range of training and development tools and resources.
3. Your working week will be exciting, challenging and varied, and you will be empowered to drive your own career development.
4. You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, attending meetings remotely and in-person, attending client offices and construction sites as appropriate to meet the needs of each client and project.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

1. Demonstrable capability in Project Management with relevant professional experience.
2. You hold professional membership in relevant institutions (including ICE, RICS or APM).
3. Want to grow and develop your Project Management career within a Global Business.
4. Have a proven Project Management background within a Consultancy environment, working as part of a project team and/or leading your own projects.
5. Can demonstrate your ability to coordinate and manage teams to consistently deliver projects.
6. Demonstrable experience of using common standard form contracts including NEC, JCT and ICC.
7. Are passionate about construction, innovation and industry best practice initiatives.
8. An industry recognised qualification in NEC would be advantageous.
9. Hold a relevant degree, or similar higher education qualification.

Why Join WSP?

At WSP, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful impact. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

If you are a passionate and experienced Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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