Project Manager (Digital Infrastructure Design / Roadside Technology)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme support

Flexibility to work from home

Continuous professional development

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading project management company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Project Management Professional. In this role, you will lead and deliver Intelligent Infrastructure projects, ensuring client satisfaction and commercial performance. The successful candidate will have proven project management experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent relationship management skills. The company offers a hybrid working policy, promoting work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of project management at practitioner level across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing both project delivery and commercial performance.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Intelligent Infrastructure projects.
• Ensure successful delivery, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Monitor and report project/programme finances.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Relationship management

Education

APM Project Management Qualification

Job description

Senior Project Management Professional

As a Senior Project Management Professional, you will lead and deliver Intelligent Infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership for the successful delivery of projects/programmes, giving leadership and direction to the team, effectively communicating with all parties, identifying and managing risks, planning and progress monitoring, development and implementation of appropriate project controls.
• Building strong and effective relationships with our clients through active engagement to understand their needs, operating as a trusted advisor to help achieve their objectives.
• Working with and managing other WSP teams in the multidisciplinary project/programme environment.
• Working with and managing supply chain suppliers, including both sub-consultants & contractors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Optimising the resource balance across the project/programme, and ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved on time and to the right quality.
• Monitoring and reporting project/programme finances, communicating both internally and to the client in a clear and productive manner.
• Working with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to identify solutions, share best practice and drive the best outcomes for your projects and the wider programme.
• Acting as a role model and mentor for other project management staff, actively contributing to the development and knowledge sharing within the P3M community of practice.
• Championing excellent health and safety practice and leading project management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable, and efficient outcomes that meet agreed objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience of project management at practitioner level across multiple projects simultaneously with complex reporting structures.
• Proven experience in managing both project delivery and commercial performance, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while optimising financial outcomes and driving value.
• Experience leading or working as part of a high‑performing team, with the ability to influence and motivate others with different levels of experience and skills.
• Experience working as a client, consultant or contractor in public and/or private sector environments delivering complex projects/programmes.
• Understanding and practical experience of delivering projects/programmes within a structured project control process.
• Hold a relevant project management qualification (e.g., APM Project Management Qualification).
• Robust project management skills with a track record for successful delivery, ideally within transport, public sector, or high‑risk environments. Capability in managing proposals and bids, including comprehensive bid planning, efficient resource coordination, and high‑quality proposal writing.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex matrix environments, effectively coordinating and collaborating with multiple subject matter experts and stakeholders across various functions to ensure alignment.
• Excellent relationship management skills with proven experience in building rapport and trust with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; able to influence, engender commitment to deliver on a purpose and engage with people.
• Able to challenge and constructively probe and offer an alternative perspective in discussions while comfortably presenting ideas and views.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within real and virtual environments, sharing information and engaging the right people to make decisions in an effective and timely manner.
• Work with our clients to help them with their challenges (client‑driven/cross‑selling) to deliver their services in a better environment.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance – hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging – a culture that welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds, encouraging authenticity and fostering inclusion and belonging.
• Health & Wellbeing – support through the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows taking one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
• Your development – continuous professional development, mentoring, coaching, and opportunities for chartership.
• Professional Development – a mature career path supported by APM training programmes, Project Leadership Group, and a Business Management System aligned to APM.

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.