Project Manager - Planning property & Advisory

WSP; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Project Manager to lead diverse teams and manage significant projects across various sectors, including aviation and energy. This role offers the chance to influence project outcomes through effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and resource management. With a hybrid working policy, you’ll enjoy flexibility while contributing to impactful projects. If you're ready to embrace new challenges and drive project success in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing major infrastructure projects and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of contracts, especially NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Act as primary client interface, managing expectations and updates.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree Qualification

Membership of a Professional Institution

APMP Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

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. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking a talented Principal Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) and support the delivery of numerous projects within the WSP Planning, Property & Advisory team. Our clients include leading names in aviation, highway, rail, energy, and water industries, relying on WSP for expert Planning and Consents advice to ensure successful project starts. The Principal Project Manager will effectively manage a diverse team and serve as the primary client interface for project delivery.

Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, defining objectives, resource planning, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The role involves project and commercial governance, stakeholder engagement, mentorship, and building strong client relationships to enhance business opportunities and project performance.

Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home and collaborate in our UK offices.

Your Role Includes:

1. Managing project scope and change control processes.
2. Reviewing and monitoring project timelines, critical paths, milestones, and reporting.
3. Acting as the primary client interface for updates and expectation management.
4. Managing project budgets, financial performance, and reporting.
5. Forecasting, cost management, and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
6. Managing risks and opportunities aligned with client and business expectations.
7. Resource and cost management to align forecasts with actuals.
8. Implementing scheduling controls to meet program demands.
9. Overseeing project controls using WSP and client systems.
10. Ensuring adherence to quality procedures with technical teams.
11. Promoting safety, health, and wellbeing of the project team.
12. Leading opportunities and bids as required.
13. Identifying process improvements for better delivery.
14. Managing contracts, suppliers, and subcontractors.
15. Leading a team of technical specialists and junior project managers.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of planning processes like Development Consent Orders, CPOs, Town and Country Planning Acts, or hybrid bill processes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant degree qualification.
• Membership of a Professional Institution.
• APMP Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• Strong questioning and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage detailed deliverables under deadlines.
• Understanding of project management and controls for major infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Project, and Word.
• Experience in regulated industries and managing cross-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of contracts, especially NEC contracts.

Join us to make a positive impact and develop your career in a supportive, inclusive environment. Apply today.