Project Manager (Water Projects)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm seeking a Project Manager for Water Asset Design to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure initiatives in the UK. You will shape proposals, manage scope, resources, programme and budget, and own project P&L while maintaining plans, risk registers and stakeholder maps.

The role includes NEC contract familiarity, stakeholder management, and delivery of safe, compliant projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects.
• Confidence in stakeholder management, risk, planning and commercial control.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Comfort using project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects from early options through to delivery and handover.
• Shape proposals, including scope, resources, programme and budget.
• Own the project's profit and loss: forecasts, costs, risk, billing and cash collection.
• Put in place and maintain the key project documents, such as plans, schedules, risk registers and stakeholder maps.
• Manage contracts and change, ideally under NEC.
• Lead, guide and develop your team, including Assistant Project Managers, and work closely with suppliers.
• Keep clients informed, spot issues early and champion quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Infrastructure projects

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Project management tools

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager, Water Asset Design

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you'll find room to grow and do work that matters to you. You'll also get the backing of a global business and the chance to work with talented people who will broaden your horizons.

Job Description

Project Manager, Water Asset Design

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you'll find room to grow and do work that matters to you. You'll also get the backing of a global business and the chance to work with talented people who will broaden your horizons.

Why this role?

Clean water and reliable wastewater services touch every community. As a Project Manager in our Water Asset Design team, you'll lead projects that make a real difference. These range from network maintenance schemes to some of the largest water projects in the UK.

We work with many of the UK's biggest water companies and the contractors who support them, along with industrial and international clients. Our work covers water treatment, wastewater treatment, sewerage and water networks. You'll be part of a friendly team spread across the UK and supported by our colleagues in India, so you'll have the capacity and expertise to deliver.

What You'll Do

• Lead multidisciplinary projects from early options through to delivery and handover.
• Shape proposals, including scope, resources, programme and budget.
• Own the project's profit and loss: forecasts, costs, risk, billing and cash collection.
• Put in place and maintain the key project documents, such as plans, schedules, risk registers and stakeholder maps.
• Manage contracts and change, ideally under NEC.
• Lead, guide and develop your team, including Assistant Project Managers, and work closely with suppliers.
• Keep clients informed, spot issues early and champion quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects.
• Confidence in stakeholder management, risk, planning and commercial control.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Comfort using project management tools and software.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated or non-regulated water projects
• Membership of APM, PMI or ICE, or working towards it

What's In It For You

• Projects that matter: you'll lead schemes that keep clean water flowing and protect rivers and coastlines. That includes some of the largest water projects in the UK.
• Support to deliver: you'll be backed by colleagues across the UK and our team in India, so you're not doing it all alone.
• Room to grow: you'll have a clear path from Project Manager to Senior or Principal, plus support with APM, PMI or ICE membership and chartership.
• Flexible working: an inclusive culture and a real commitment to your development.

Work-life balance

WSP knows work is only one part of your life. Our hybrid working policy means you can work from home and also collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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.