Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - PMCM CI&U

WSP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced project professionals to join their project management team. Candidates should possess recognized qualifications and have experience in delivering multidisciplinary projects across sectors such as water, energy, and infrastructure. The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement and effective team leadership, with opportunities for professional development and contributions to sustainability initiatives. Apply today to be part of impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diverse, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Commitment to professional development and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across various sectors.
• Manage health and safety, quality, and environmental aspects of projects.
• Support business development and relationship management.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, NEC, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Professional membership in relevant institutions

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.

What is PMCM

Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP ensures successful project delivery through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Our team of over 400 professionals support clients from concept to completion, applying structured methodologies and digital tools to deliver resilient, efficient infrastructure.

This team’s current projects range from major highways, rail and light rail, urban infrastructure, civils, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence and large‑scale utilities projects. We are looking to strengthen our NEC ECC PM team in supporting all of these sectors with openings in project management at various levels across the UK.

What we are looking for

We are looking for project professionals with experience across a range of relevant sectors including but not limited to water, energy, defence, roads and wider utilities and infrastructure. You will have experience of successful project delivery, work alongside (and leading where necessary) multi‑discipline teams and work closely with Client Project managers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, NEC, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience of managing diverse, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Commercial acumen, including expertise in financial discipline and NEC4/ECC contract management (accreditation or significant experience preferred). Sub‑skills: Management of D&B Contractor inc. Assessment of claims; Monitoring of quality and safety on site; Monitoring progress of works against D&B programme and EPC Contractor’s schedule; Maintain Contract Variations.
• Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, demanding environments, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Experience in managing projects with clients in industries such as highways, rail, urban infrastructure, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence, and large‑scale utilities, water and environmental.
• Ability to lead and support in business and relationship development, within existing commissions and new bids.
• On a path to chartership ideally or current membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g., APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE) or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Commitment to professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives.
• Management of health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects.

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.

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.