Lead Consultant & Senior Project Manager

WSP USA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-value infrastructure projects for the Department for Education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership in public sector projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure quality delivery. This role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a chartered status and experience in project management within education, we encourage your application.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and Wellbeing programme

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in public sector project delivery.
• Experience with Local and Central Government agencies.
• Experience in developing and managing programmes.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from RIBA 1 to 6 and provide consultancy services.
• Develop plans and strategies for project delivery.
• Select and manage the project team.
• Monitor and report on progress against agreed programmes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk management

Cost management

Procurement knowledge

Health and Safety regulations

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Education

Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent

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…

Our PMCM Education team is ready to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high value and/or complex infrastructure projects involving multidisciplinary teams working for the Department for Education and other similar clients.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate effective leadership and proactive management skills at both client and project level to deliver all aspects of control, with a real focus on the management of programmes, cost and quality of work being delivered internally and externally. As the Lead Consultant for the client, you will need to demonstrate effective management, being able to provide guidance to the client and challenging proposals as they develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading projects from RIBA 1 to 6, providing the client with a consultancy project management service, offering advice and guidance as required throughout the project
• Developing the plans and strategies to successfully deliver the project objectives.
• Selecting, developing and managing the project team.
• Identifying, addressing and resolving differences between individuals and/or interest groups.
• Empowering and inspiring others to deliver successful projects.
• Agreeing contracts on behalf of the client, in liaison with their legal representatives and monitoring compliance and managing variances.
• Producing Feasibility Studies, taking inputs from various sources, managing its progress and delivering to the client a high-quality report.
• Proactive management during procurement and construction phases, engaging with Contractors, interrogating and challenging proposals to ensure quality and value for money.
• Monitor and report on progress against agreed programmes at all stages and agree strategies to keep on programme or mitigation measures when timescales may vary.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proven track record in the successful delivery of public sector projects working with Local and Central Government agencies, in particular, Education delivery would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations applicable to infrastructure projects, in particular CDM regulations.
• Experience of projects from Feasibility Study stage through to Operation and in particular the stage deliverables at each point.
• Experience in procurement of contractors, development of contractual documents and achieving Contract Close on projects.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team on behalf of a client, liaising with a diverse range of specialism.
• Experience of development and management of programmes and the identification of issues and development of solutions to resolve time challenges.
• Experience in the identification and management of risk and strategies to avoid or mitigate their outcomes.
• Experience in the understanding of cost management of a project, working with QS colleagues to maintain the best value to the client whilst maintaining quality.
• Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent is essential.

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?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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.

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.

EEO Statement

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.