Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

WSP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead various highways and infrastructure projects in Gloucestershire. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and guiding less experienced team members. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Civils/Highways sector, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015. This position supports the ambitious programme of Gloucestershire County Council.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Civils/Highways sector in project management.
• Experience managing project management activities and systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015.
• Experience in project and resource management with financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the project management process for highways projects.
• Prioritise client satisfaction and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage resources effectively to meet workloads.
• Deliver compliant designs on time and within budget.
• Agree fees and manage the commercial position on projects.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Education

Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015

NEC 4 qualification (desirable)

Tools

Enterprise resource planning systems

Job description

Role Overview

As a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager at WSP, you will take the lead on managing a variety of highways and infrastructure sector projects for our client in Gloucestershire. You will be joining our team towards the beginning of WSP’s long‑term professional services contract for Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). Under this collaborative contract we are based in the client’s office, directly supporting our client’s teams, and sharing a set of delivery objectives. This is an exciting time to be joining our team, as GCC has an ambitious programme of projects to maintain and enhance the transport network and boost the economy across the county.

All our Project Managers take on project responsibility from the outset, invariably owning their own projects from conception to construction. Your role will be at the heart of a high‑performing team, using your skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the project management process, encouraging teams to deliver the right solutions and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building and maintaining strong relationships with GCC and forming trusting relationships with colleagues to ensure effective co‑ordination for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote resources) and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, meeting H&S, CDM, QA and technical review requirements.
• Develop relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources as required.
• Agree fees and manage the commercial position on projects.
• Produce project controls reports to meet client and business requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement stakeholder management plans.
• Ensure invoicing and cash collection is undertaken in accordance with business process and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Civils/Highways sector in project management, business administration, and financial planning.
• Experience managing a range of project management activities, systems (including enterprise resource planning), and processes.
• Strong organisational and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 and associated duties.
• Experience in project and resource management with good financial and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of NEC 4; qualification desirable.