Project Manager - Energy

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Project Manager specializing in the energy sector. This role involves leading projects valued between £1m and £15m, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing project changes effectively. You'll join a dynamic team that values professional growth and offers a flexible working culture to balance home and office life. With a strong focus on inclusivity and diversity, this company provides excellent health and wellbeing benefits, alongside support for training and development. If you're passionate about transforming infrastructure, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Flexible Working Arrangements

Training and Development Support

Inclusivity and Diversity Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy sector and understanding of regulatory issues.
• Working towards or attained a professional qualification in project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and drive efficiencies.
• Plan, administer, monitor, and control projects valued from £1m to £15m.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Project Planning

Commercial Management

Contract Administration

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering

Professional Qualification in Project Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Project Manager - Energy role at WSP in the UK & Ireland

Become a part of an expanding UK team of Project, Programme, Construction, and Commercial Managers, with a focus on career growth, professional development, and advancement. We are looking for candidates with experience in the energy sector, including Regulated Networks, Non-Regulated Networks, and/or Renewables.

About The Role

YOUR TEAM

You will be part of our wider Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM), comprising over 400 professionals across the UK, within our Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Group. Your development will be supported with access to WSP’s training, development tools, and resources, contributing to transforming UK infrastructure.

You will experience our flexible working culture, balancing home and office work, prioritizing safety and wellbeing.

A Typical Day Would Include

• Ensuring compliance with quality management systems and driving efficiencies in project execution
• Providing guidance and support to project teams in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Organising and chairing professional client meetings
• Planning, administering, monitoring, and controlling projects valued from £1m to £15m with limited supervision
• Managing project changes effectively
• Monitoring and delivering projects within budget, schedule, and scope
• Undertaking contract management and administration under various contracts
• Line management responsibilities for Assistant or Graduate/Undergraduate PMs

Candidate Requirements

• Working towards or attained a professional qualification in project management, quantity surveying, or engineering (e.g., APM, MSP, PRINCE2)
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or similar
• Understanding of the energy sector and regulatory issues
• Experience in a regulated environment within energy or sectors like Telecoms, Water
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and relevant skills in contract administration
• Membership in professional bodies such as APM, PMI, MICE
• Proficiency with project management tools and software
• Competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning, and commercial management

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance: Our hybrid policy offers flexibility for home and office work.

Inclusivity & Diversity: We promote a culture of inclusion, respecting and celebrating diversity through employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, NHS doctor consultations, and other health benefits.

Flexibility: Options like the “WSP Hour,” part-time work, flexible arrangements, and holiday flexibilities.

Development: Support for training, mentoring, and chartership pursuits.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are a Disability Confident employer. Please inform us of any workplace adjustments needed.