Planning Associate Director / Associate - PMCM Programme Solutions (Water)

WSP Global Inc.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex benefits

Virtual GP service

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate Director / Associate Planning Lead to head Planning & Scheduling for major Water sector projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and shape programme delivery and client relationships, with a strong focus on net zero and sustainability.

You will drive business growth, expand Planning & Scheduling services, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-value outcomes across complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading planning of large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement and client management with team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 ECC contract requirements and change control processes.
• Expertise in Project/Programme Planning within the Water infrastructure sector (P6/MSP).
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholder groups and drive project value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing planning teams on major water sector projects.
• Balance planning leadership with delivery to meet programme and KPI targets.
• Develop internal and external relationships to grow Planning & Scheduling offerings.
• Engage with clients to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and governance.
• Drive innovative solutions and continuous improvement across projects.

Skills

Planning leadership

Water sector planning

Stakeholder engagement

People management

NEC3/4 ECC

P6 scheduling

MSP scheduling

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

MAPM / MICE membership

Tools

P6

MSP

NEC3/4 ECC

Job description

• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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.

A little more about your role…

As an Associate Director / Associate Planning Lead for the PMCM Programme Solutions Planning team, you will join a growing team of professionals, planning and delivering major projects across the Water sector. You will help lead and develop high-performing teams, drive business growth, and build strong client relationships, with a focus on net zero and sustainability.

You will work directly with clients, multidisciplinary project teams, balance planning leadership with project delivery, develop internal and external relationships, and expand our Planning & Scheduling service offering for our Water clients.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

We seek a proactive, results-driven Planner team leader with:

• Substantial experience of planning & managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure programmes and schedules within the Water sector.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement, client management, and highly effective communication skills, with a proven track record of developing and leading other planning team staff and as a people manager.
• Strong commercial acumen, NEC3/4 ECC contract requirements, as well as utilisation of change control (CEs/EWNs) and programme governance for project delivery plans and complex integrated schedules.
• Deep understanding Project/Programme Planning within the Water infrastructure sector, a combination of strategic, technical, and integrated master scheduling skills (P6/MSP), with the ability to communicate with purpose to a range of stakeholder audiences.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, drive innovative solutions, and consistently deliver projects and client value to high standards against demanding KPIs.
• Commitment to making a positive impact and direct contribution within Programme Planning & Project Controls professional development, and to WSP’s wider business initiatives.
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil Engineering, Construction Management) or equivalent.
• Current membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. MAPM, MICE, or equivalent.
  

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 81668

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 a culture of inclusivity.

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.

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.