Project Manager - Mining

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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:

WSP's Mining discipline is looking for a Project Manager to join the team. This role will oversee all stages of project life cycles, focusing on engineering, science, and environmental consulting. You'll work on mine engineering design, permitting, field investigations, numerical modeling, and more, ensuring successful project delivery alongside our technical managers.

Areas of responsibility would include the following:

GENERAL

1. Single point of contact for projects.
2. Oversees project execution from concept to implementation.
3. Assembles and coordinates project teams, which may be multi-disciplinary and spread across regions.
4. Identifies, monitors, and mitigates risks.
5. Ensures understanding of HSSE requirements.
6. Manages project quality across various disciplines.
7. Provides regular Project updates to the Project Director and other stakeholders.
8. Oversees project closure.

SCOPE AND SCHEDULE

1. Develops project scope and Work Breakdown Structure.
2. Adheres to and updates project schedules.
3. Supervises and manages scope changes.
4. Communicates with clients about change orders.
5. Manages schedule changes and resource planning.

COST

1. Creates and oversees project budgets.
2. Develops budgets with subcontractors and partners.
3. Manages project expenditures.
4. Manages project invoicing.

PROCUREMENT

1. Manages project contracts for sub-consultants, contractors, and vendors.
2. Develops procurement plans and conducts supplier evaluations and negotiations.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

1. Required: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
2. Required: Proven experience successfully delivering Multi-disciplinary Projects within the earth or mining industry.
3. Desirable: Experience delivering projects with fieldwork or construction elements.
4. Desirable: Experience delivering international Projects.
5. Desirable: Experience with PM Tools and Programs (e.g., MS Project, Oracle ERP, Ineight, ACC).
6. Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. 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.