Project Manager - Civil

WSP; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Guildford is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex projects within their Structures team. You will manage scope, budget, and teams to ensure quality and compliance with client requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in Transport & Infrastructure and relevant project management qualifications. This role offers a flexible working environment with support for your professional development.

Benefits

Access to training and development tools

Flexible working culture

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects with accountability for delivery.
• Understanding of NEC contracts with experience in administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, manage schedules, control budgets.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and maintain client relationships.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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A little more about your role…

As a Project Manager in the Structures 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.

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 will 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.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

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.
• Proven experience within the Transport & Infrastructure industry.

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