Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

WSP; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Belfast is seeking a talented Project Manager to lead delivery across multiple projects. You will oversee project governance and ensure objectives are met within time and budget constraints. Experience in project management, client relationship building, and familiarity with NEC contracts are essential. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working policy, alongside comprehensive health and wellbeing support. Apply now to make a significant impact in your community.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing support

Gymflex scheme with discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Project Management experience in regulated industries.
• Experience managing internal teams and interfacing with client organisations.
• Understanding and experience of NEC contracts is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of the project team.
• Manage project controls through WSP and client systems.
• Forecasting and cost to complete reporting to the client.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Education

APM PMQ, Prince2 or similar Project Management qualification

Membership of a Professional Institution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of numerous projects in WSP Planning, Property & Advisory team. At WSP, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed today and into tomorrow.

Supporting a large team of professionals, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project, manage the day-day delivery of our services, ensuring that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and will work with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. The successful candidate will also need to be able to co-locate with the client in Dublin as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of the project team
• Manage project controls through WSP and client systems
• Interface with client team counterpart to determine client expectations. Acting as a trusted advisor
• Review and advise on the contract scope and discuss with project delivery team
• Management of the interface between the Client and WSP
• Management of reporting and cost controls in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Forecasting and cost to complete reporting to client (using client specified method and processes) and internally using off-line workbooks and online using Business World application
• Delivering risk workshops where appropriate (in line with internal and client expectations)
• Ensure the team are aware and able to fulfil the monthly forecast hours in line with the programme
• Undertake scheduling in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Developing KPIs for project reporting
• Ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with the lead referencers and Technical Manager
• Set up regular internal / external (in collaboration with the Client PM) progress meetings
• Discuss where efficiencies could be made to give the client added value
• Ensure that the project has sufficient resources to meet the demand of the programme - in collaboration with the office team leader and those leading on GIS and PinPoint
• Manage a delivery team of land referencers, GIS Technicians and data managers
• Have a working knowledge of the DCO, CPO or hybrid Bill processes to support technical delivery
• Support the development and delivery of bids for future opportunities

Qualifications

• Membership of a Professional Institution
• APM PMQ, Prince2 or similar Project Management qualification
• Ability to interrogate, question and challenge information
• Ability to coordinate the submission of accurate reports to predetermined deadlines
• Understanding of project management, project controls and procedures normally associated with a major integrated infrastructure project
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Project (or Primavera P6)
• Previous experience of commercial contract/ project management
• Experience managing internal teams and interfacing with client organisations

Experience

• Demonstrable Project Management experience
• Evidence of experience within regulated industries
• Experience of managing cross-functional teams and engagement with engineering disciplines
• Understanding and experience of NEC contracts is required

What’s in it for you

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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? (cont.)

Work-life balance: 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 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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments and a Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible time, part-time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holidays as needed.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.