Project Manager (Roads)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks a talented Project Manager to join the Roads team in London & South East. You will manage highways project delivery for various public and private sector clients across the UK through all stages from planning to construction.

The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in project management or an engineering discipline and a background in highway infrastructure projects. Knowledge of NEC Contracts and project management tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in project management or engineering discipline.
• Experience with NEC accreditation and leading NEC Contracts.
• Background in highway/linear infrastructure projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of highways projects for public and private sector clients across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems during project execution.
• Provide guidance to a team and contribute to the internal knowledge base.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning/scheduling

Commercial management

Project management tools proficiency

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM)

Professional qualification in project management and/or engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Project Manager to join the Roads team based in London & South East.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of highways projects for public and private sector clients across the UK, through planning, design and construction stages.
• Ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and driving efficiencies throughout project execution.
• Providing guidance and support to a team of experienced and developing technical staff, and contributing to the development of the team’s internal knowledge base.
• Planning, executing, monitoring and controlling projects with limited supervision, including effective project change management.
• Undertaking contract management and administration under a range of framework and standalone contracts.
• Working with clients ranging from local authorities to national infrastructure agencies and private developers.
• Collaborating with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams to deliver schemes/projects.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in project management and/or an engineering discipline.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM).
• NEC accreditation and experience leading and administering NEC Contracts.
• Membership of professional institutions such as APM, PMI, MRICS, or MICE.
• Background in highway/linear infrastructure projects (beneficial).
• Competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Experience with CDM regulations and Designers Duties compliance.

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