Project Manager (Environment)

WSP USA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career development

Wellbeing program

Job summary

WSP is expanding its Environmental Project Management team in the UK and inviting Assistant Project Managers to join the PMO community. You’ll deliver multi-disciplinary environmental projects, work with Senior Project Managers and Technical Leads, and gain exposure to a varied portfolio across public and private sector clients.

This role offers development toward a Senior Environmental Project Manager, mentoring, cross-team collaboration, and the chance to build core skills while contributing

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager within a project or PMO environment within environmental or sustainability sectors.
• A good understanding of programme management principles, including work breakdown structures, dependencies and critical path, with the ability to interpret outputs from tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, track performance and support effective change control, with experience delivering projects within budget. Familiarity with Professional Services Contracts (e.g. NEC3/4) would be advantageous.
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal, able to share key information clearly and keep project teams and stakeholders well informed.
• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. PMI, APM, MIEnvSc, MIEMA, MRICS), with chartership or progression towards it welcomed.
• An interest in the environment and/or sustainable land development, alongside a positive, proactive approach and a genuine desire to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of project proposals, helping to define requirements, scope, resourcing, programme and budget for successful delivery.
• Create and maintain clear, well-structured project documentation such as project plans, cost forecasts, risk registers and schedules taking ownership on smaller projects and supporting Senior Project Managers on larger, more complex work.
• Keep projects on track by actively monitoring progress and helping to drive delivery against agreed timelines.
• Manage project costs day-to-day, including tracking time, budgets, forecasts and spend, ensuring everything stays aligned with progress.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are in place for site visits, including securing the necessary internal approvals.
• Support contract management and administration activities to keep projects running smoothly and compliantly.
• Proactively manage change and risk, working closely with technical teams to ensure projects stay aligned with scope, contractual requirements and governance standards.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, helping to coordinate and develop colleagues, partners and suppliers.
• Champion environmental outcomes, supporting the delivery of sustainability, future-ready and net zero ambitions across projects.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, with opportunities to represent the Environment and Consents team and act as a trusted point of contact.

Skills

PMO experience

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Change control

Team collaboration

Environmental focus

Education

PM certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

We’re growing our Environmental Project Management team and excited to welcome several Project Managers into our Project, Programme Management and PMO community.

In this role, you’ll play an important part in delivering multi-disciplinary environmental projects, working closely with Senior Project Managers and Technical Leads to keep projects safe, on track and within budget. You’ll gain exposure to a varied and meaningful portfolio across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients.

Our team spans PMO, Project Controls, Project Management and Project Director roles, working across every stage of the project lifecycle. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of smaller projects, while also supporting on larger programmes and portfolios, giving you the breadth and experience to grow your career.

Beyond project delivery, there’s scope to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to team development, and shape the future of our Environmental Project Management capability.

This is a great opportunity to build your core project management and PMO skills, develop confidence, and progress towards a Senior Environmental Project Manager role over time. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team that genuinely invests in your development and gives you the space to learn, grow and succeed.

Our work is varied, impactful and often nationally significant. You could be contributing to major programmes such as National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, Heathrow Expansion, East–West Rail or Sizewell C, alongside a wide range of projects that shape how people live, work and travel.

And if you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, and don’t mind the occasional spreadsheet, you’ll feel right at home here

Your New Role What’s Involved?

• Support the development of project proposals, helping to define requirements, scope, resourcing, programme and budget for successful delivery.

• Create and maintain clear, well-structured project documentation such as project plans, cost forecasts, risk registers and schedules taking ownership on smaller projects and supporting Senior Project Managers on larger, more complex work.

• Keep projects on track by actively monitoring progress and helping to drive delivery against agreed timelines.

• Manage project costs day-to-day, including tracking time, budgets, forecasts and spend, ensuring everything stays aligned with progress.

• Ensure health and safety requirements are in place for site visits, including securing the necessary internal approvals.

• Support contract management and administration activities to keep projects running smoothly and compliantly.

• Proactively manage change and risk, working closely with technical teams to ensure projects stay aligned with scope, contractual requirements and governance standards.

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, helping to coordinate and develop colleagues, partners and suppliers.

• Champion environmental outcomes, supporting the delivery of sustainability, future-ready and net zero ambitions across projects.

• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, with opportunities to represent the Environment and Consents team and act as a trusted point of contact.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience working as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager within a project or PMO environment within environmental or sustainability sectors.

• A good understanding of programme management principles, including work breakdown structures, dependencies and critical path, with the ability to interpret outputs from tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar.

• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, track performance and support effective change control, with experience delivering projects within budget. Familiarity with Professional Services Contracts (e.g. NEC3/4) would be advantageous.

• A confident communicator, both written and verbal, able to share key information clearly and keep project teams and stakeholders well informed.

• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. PMI, APM, MIEnvSc, MIEMA, MRICS), with chartership or progression towards it welcomed.

• An interest in the environment and/or sustainable land development, alongside a positive, proactive approach and a genuine desire to grow your career.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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.

Health & Wellbeing

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.

Your development

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.