Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - PMCM CI&U

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects across the UK. You will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring strong client relationships and overseeing project teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering or construction management, and hold a relevant project management qualification. The role offers flexible hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure or construction projects in a project management role.
• Understanding or experience with NEC contracts.
• Ability to support and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to meet project requirements.
• Lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

Recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure & Utilities

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the UK, working within a national team of project, commercial and programme management professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver projects from concept to completion, ensuring structure, clarity and confidence in scope, cost, schedule, risk, change and quality.
• Collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary teams and WSP colleagues to support project strategy, commercial and contract requirements.
• Lead own projects or key workstreams, support larger programmes and mentor junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience delivering infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering or construction projects in a project management role.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
• Good commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, scope, risk, change and project performance.
• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 ECC) or understanding of their application.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, supporting collaboration, wellbeing, inclusion and high-quality delivery.
• Recognised project management qualification or willingness to work towards one, such as APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Benefits and Development Opportunities

Flexible hybrid working, professional development and learning opportunities including professional accreditation, chartership and leadership development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.