Project Manager Major Projects - Low Carbon (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-profile energy transition projects from conception through delivery. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure safety, quality, cost and schedule KPIs are achieved.

The role requires Chartered Engineer credentials or equivalent, extensive PM experience in energy projects, and a willingness to travel within the UK and abroad as needed. Hybrid working is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in engineering with significant post-graduate project management experience.
• Chartered Engineer membership and professional institute involvement desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas as required by projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager on high-profile projects within our portfolio and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with Client and delivery partners to drive efficient approaches and progress.
• Ensure deliverables meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule KPIs.
• Support Energy Transition team’s P&L and ensure governance compliance.
• Secure competent technical and commercial resources for projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Client focus

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and delivering some of the most challenging and rewarding projects within the WSP Low Carbon Energy business. We are delivering some of the world’s most important projects to support the Net Zero transition, from efficient thermal generation plant to innovative low carbon energy and fuels projects, hydrogen production and natural gas, CO2 and hydrogen networks development. The Project Delivery team leads those projects at all stages of the project lifecycle where stewardship from early client engagement through to delivery and handover helps to build long‑term client relationships. The ability to pick up and manage a portfolio of projects and activities at any stage is therefore a key aspect of the role. This also allows our project managers to grow as well as deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients alongside our engineering and operational teams.

Core Activities Will Include

• Acting as Project Manager on a high-profile projects within our portfolio and providing leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Regular and proactive engagement with the Client and other delivery partners to promote efficient and appropriate approach and progress.
• Ensuring project deliverables meet and exceed client expectations and KPIs in respect of safety, CSR, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Ensuring projects deliver expected operational targets and supporting the delivery of the Energy Transition team’s P&L.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with corporate governance requirements, and liaising with our various operations and commercial teams to deliver best practice.
• Ensuring competent technical and commercial resources are secured for projects.

Our Team

Our team’s expertise covers all Low Carbon generation and conversion technologies including power generation, novel first of a kind concepts, gas networks and other low or zero carbon technologies. Working together with private developers, power utilities, government bodies, banks, lending agencies, contractors and OEM’s we safely deliver projects whilst meeting and exceeding client expectations.

Our teams are tactically placed in the UK, India, Ireland and wider Europe. We work internationally with our clients and other Energy sector teams in North America, Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

The Low Carbon team provides services to Clients from inception through development, construction, operation, and decommissioning. An approach that sees us support our clients over the entire lifecycle of a project.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

Degree qualification (or equivalent) in relevant Engineering subject supported with significant post graduate experience in Engineering Project Management, design and or operation, maintenance and testing.

• Chartered Engineer and a member of relevant Engineering Institute.
• Significant experience of leading multi-disciplinary consultancy teams in the Energy sector.
• Outstanding client focus and a commitment to problem solving in a collaborative way.
• Knowledge of the design and construction of power and energy projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and work with people at all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and offer win‑win solutions.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas, as required by the projects.

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

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.

About Us

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.