Project Manager - PMCM Rail

WSP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is looking for a Project Manager to oversee complex rail projects ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. The role involves stakeholder management, budget oversight, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, experience in project management, and knowledge of NEC contracts. This role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme

Thrive programme for health and wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is advantageous.
• Experience managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience working with organisations such as Transport for Wales.
• Demonstrates curiosity, solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate disciplines through project meetings to resolve issues timely.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Compile monthly project reports for clarity of project position.
• Drive innovative design and construction solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering or management

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

Overview

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.

As a Project Manager at WSP in the PMCM Rail team you will be responsible for enabling the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will ensure that the projects are delivered safely to a high-quality, in a timely manner, and compliant with budget.

Your Team

We are a diverse, inclusive and enthusiastic team of Project, Commercial and Design Managers working in the Rail sector, focussed on the common goal of delivering solutions for our clients. Our passion comes from creating and shaping the built environment through tailored project delivery as we strive to be the best in class.

A little more about your role…

• Coordinating relevant disciplines through project meetings and target-led workshops, enabling critical issues to be resolved in a timely manner, and that project meets safety, functional and regulatory requirements.
• Establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in conjunction with the client's team.
• Acting as primary point of contact for client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through both the design and construction phases.
• Developing and managing client and stakeholder relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
• Compiling monthly project reports and data-based scenarios, to provide senior managers clarity of project position.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, local authorities, and community groups.
• Facilitating regular project meetings, presentations, and progress reports.
• Addressing stakeholder concerns and manage expectations effectively.
• Managing contract in accordance with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3 & 4).
• Managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Optimising resource utilisation and ensure financial performance aligns with project goals.
• Reviewing and approving project expenditures and invoices.
• Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly and ensuring project management processes are consistently improved and implemented, e.g. change control.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the design and construction phases and establishing risk mitigation measures to suit.
• Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery.
• Being a safety leader, driving safety performance and compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations. Discharge CDM duties as required by the client.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to corporate governance and standards.
• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with client and stakeholders.
• Liaising with Planner in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules.
• Monitoring project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Driving innovative design and construction solutions and implement processes to enhance project efficiency and productivity. Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies to improve project performance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (such as project or construction management, engineering, science, or building).
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status would be advantageous.
• APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial.
• Working experience of managing NEC3/4 contracts
• Experience in project management, including Technical and Project management and Project Controls.
• Experience working on significant projects with demonstrated client-side project delivery (design and build).
• Experience working with organisations such as Transport for Wales, Network Rail and other rail-related entities is seen as advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage successful workstreams within a multi-disciplinary delivery team.
• Demonstrates curiosity, is solution-focused, and responsive to client issues.

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. 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.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & 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 our 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.