Project Manager - Civil

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Project Manager in Exeter to lead the delivery of moderately complex projects within the Civil team. You will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources while ensuring compliance with client requirements and WSP’s procedures. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, an APM PMQ qualification, and competency in project management tools like MS Project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects with accountability for delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Understanding of NEC contracts or similar, with experience in contract administration and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, manage schedules, control budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, managing expectations and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, maintaining registers and mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contract compliance

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager in the Civil team, you will lead the delivery of moderately complex projects, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and resource management, while ensuring quality and compliance with WSP’s procedures and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, manage schedules, control budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, managing expectations and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, maintaining registers and mitigation plans.
• Oversee procurement activities and contract compliance, working within NEC or similar frameworks.
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and that reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Manage project documentation, tracking milestones, resources, and change control.

Qualifications & Experience

• APM PMQ or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience managing projects with accountability for delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Understanding of NEC contracts or similar, with experience in contract administration and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Competency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and a proactive approach to process improvement.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, committed to creating positive impacts on communities.

Equal Opportunity

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.