Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects for our Gloucestershire client under GCC. Based in the client’s office, you’ll drive delivery from conception to construction, ensuring programme and budget controls while mentoring less-experienced staff.

You will coordinate with design teams, manage resources (including remote), build strong client relationships, produce project controls reports, and develop stakeholder management plans to

Qualifications

• Experience in Civils/Highways project management or business administration and financial planning.
• Experience managing a range of project management activities, systems (including ERP) and processes.
• Strong organisational skills 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 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the project management process, encouraging teams to deliver the right solutions on programme and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building and maintaining strong GCC relationships and coordinating with colleagues for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote resources) to meet varying 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 aligns with business processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ERP systems

Tools

NEC 4

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

As a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager at WSP, you will take the lead on managing a variety of interesting highways and infrastructure sector projects for our client in Gloucestershire. You will be joining our team towards the beginning of WSPs 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, with GCC having an ambitious programme of projects to maintain and enhance the transport network and boost the economy across the county. WSP provides professional services with a team of highly skilled Project Managers and Directors, we work collaboratively with our client, ensuring efficiency with rigorous attention to detail as a core principle. Our business model is designed to give a clear and structured career path for aspiring Project Managers.

If you have a passion for Project Management, innovation, and leading projects that make a real difference to local communities, then we would like to hear from you.

Your Team

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 our high performing team, using your skills and expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency. Your role will be a varied one, but responsibilities will include:

• Own and lead the project management process, encouraging our teams to deliver the right solutions to the agreed programme and support those less experienced by reviewing their work and mentoring.
• Prioritising client satisfaction through building and maintaining strong relationships with GCC, whilst forming trusting relationships with colleagues to ensure effective co‑ordination for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Managing resources effectively (including remote resources) and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Working with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget and meeting H&S, CDM, QA and technical review requirements.
• Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources as required.
• Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
• Producing project controls reports to meet client and business requirements.
• Developing, maintaining, and implementing stakeholder management plans.
• Ensuring invoicing and cash collection is undertaken in accordance with business process and procedures.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience of working within the Civils/Highways sector in either project management and/or business administration and financial planning.
• Experience in managing a range of project management activities, systems (including enterprise resource planning) and processes.
• Strong organisational skills 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 and qualification desirable

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