Project Manager (Roads)

WSP USA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP, a leading global engineering firm, is seeking a Project Manager to join the Roads team in London & South East. You will deliver highways projects through planning, design and construction, mentor staff, and drive improvements across projects while coordinating with UK and remote teams.

A STEM degree, professional PM qualifications, and NEC/CDM experience are valued. You will work on varied public and private sector schemes, balancing quality, cost and schedule, with hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in project management or engineering.
• Degree in STEM field.
• NEC accreditation or equivalent.
• Memberships in APM/PMI/MRICS/MICE preferred.
• Experience with highway/linear infrastructure is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder, risk, planning/scheduling & commercial skills.
• Proficient with project management software/tools.
• Knowledge of Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of highways projects for public/private sector UK clients from planning to construction.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and drive project efficiencies.
• Mentor and support junior staff and contribute to knowledge base.
• Plan, execute, monitor and control projects with limited supervision and manage changes.
• Undertake contract management under framework and standalone contracts.
• Engage with clients across local authorities, agencies and developers nationwide.
• Collaborate with engineers in the UK and remote teams in India.
• Handle multiple accounts and deliver schemes on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Commercial management

NEC accreditation

CDM compliance

Professional memberships

Education

STEM degree

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

Your role will be at the heart of our high performing team, using your project management skills and expertise to help us continue to successfully deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients. You can expect your role to involve:

• 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 drive efficiencies throughout project execution.

• You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate.

• Contribute to the development of the team’s internal knowledge base. Mentors and upskills junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.

• Work with limited supervision to plan, execute, monitor and control projects as well as effectively managing project change.

• Undertake contract management and administration under a range of framework and standalone contracts.

• Your clients will range from local authorities in the South East and London area, national infrastructure agencies and private developers in a diverse range of sectors.

• Your team will comprise of Engineers in the UK supported by remote resources in India – this worldwide representation brings a diverse culture to your team.

• Being active on several varied multi-disciplinary project/client accounts at any given time.

• Work collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and internal teams, as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Professional qualification in project management, and/or an engineering discipline.

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

• Undertaken NEC accreditation and attained the necessary technical and practical skills to lead and administer NEC Contracts.

• Membership of professional institutions such as: Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or Member of Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE).

• A background in highway/linear infrastructure projects would be beneficial, but our focus is upon your ability and desire to develop your project management career to its full potential and demonstrate agility and transferability.

• Demonstrate competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.

• Proficiency in use of project management tools and software.

• Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

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.

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.