Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Gloucestershire is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects for the Gloucestershire County Council contract.

You will own projects from conception to delivery, building strong client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams to success. The role requires clear leadership, effective resource management, and the ability to manage fees and reporting while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• 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 (CDM 2015) and associated duties.
• Experience in project and resource management with good financial and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of NEC 4 and qualification desirable

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Civils/Highways sector

Financial planning

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

NEC4 knowledge desirable

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

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

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?

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