Senior/Associate Project Manager

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working two days from home

Flexible working arrangements

Training and Chartership support

Employee wellbeing and Thrive program

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Senior or Associate Project Manager in the Structures team to oversee complex infrastructure projects across the UK. You will provide strategic leadership, align delivery with client objectives, and ensure high standards of performance across programmes.

You will lead governance, manage risk, schedule, cost and quality, and mentor junior and mid-level project managers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver landmark infrastructure

Qualifications

• ChPP or equivalent chartered status.
• MSP or MoP qualifications desirable.
• Proven track record overseeing large, complex infrastructure or structural engineering projects.
• Strong ability to align project strategies with organisational and market objectives.
• Experience mentoring and developing project managers, fostering high-performing teams.
• Advanced skills in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery of complex projects and programmes with strategic direction.
• Align technical and delivery strategies across teams for high-quality outcomes.
• Provide governance oversight shaping risk, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Lead strategic stakeholder engagement and high-level communications.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and efficiency across projects.
• Mentor senior project managers and support talent development.

Skills

ChPP or equivalent chartered status

MSP or MoP qualifications desirable

Experience overseeing large, complex (

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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 an Senior or Associate Project Manager in the Structures team, you will oversee complex projects or programmes of significant scale, providing strategic leadership, aligning delivery with organisational and client objectives, and ensuring high standards of performance across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct delivery of complex projects and programmes, setting short- and medium-term strategic direction.
• Align technical and delivery strategies across teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Provide governance oversight, shaping risk, schedule, cost, and quality frameworks.
• Lead strategic stakeholder engagement, negotiating terms, and managing high-level communications.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and efficiency initiatives across projects.
• Mentor senior project managers, supporting talent development and succession planning.

Your team…

You will be part of our wider Civils team, made up of over 800 professionals across the UK and sit within our Transport & Infrastructure business unit. Your future development will be actively supported with access to WSP's full range of training, development tools and resources and be part of transforming UK infrastructure.

You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, offering a balance of home and office working, where safety and wellbeing are paramount.

Qualifications & Experience

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• ChPP or equivalent chartered status; MSP or MoP qualifications desirable.
• Proven track record overseeing large, complex infrastructure or structural engineering projects.
• Strong ability to align project strategies with organisational and market objectives.
• Experience mentoring and developing project managers, fostering high-performing teams.
• Advanced skills in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

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.

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?

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.