Senior Environmental Project Manager

WSP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in environmental consultancy to lead multi-disciplinary projects. You will manage teams, ensure compliance with environmental principles, and deliver high-quality results across exciting infrastructure schemes. The role includes a hybrid working model and focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an environmental consultant with knowledge of assessments and compliance.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Background in leading project teams and ensuring project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as Environmental lead project manager for large-scale projects.
• Manage project governance and compliance with safety and diversity principles.
• Inspire and manage high-performing project teams.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Client management

Project delivery

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Professional Services Contracts (NEC3/4)

Job description

Overview

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.

Join a team that focuses on environmental projects and supports a robust pipeline of secured projects. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, and collaborative culture, which allows our team members to develop their skills and grow.

We are a centre of excellence and an integral part of WSP\'s Earth & Environment discipline, providing leadership and tailored support on our projects. This encompasses PMO, Project Controls, and Project Manager and Project Director roles; we work across all stages of the project delivery cycle.

Role and Team

Our achievements mean we seek an experienced Project Manager with a strong understanding and awareness of environmental consultancy, a passion for optimising project delivery, and an inclusive and supportive approach to team development. As part of the Environmental Project Management team, you will be a visible environmental leader for WSP. Reporting to the Environmental Project Management Team Leader, your work will focus on project delivery in a senior project leadership capacity, typically as the designated Project Manager or Project Director. You will lead multi-disciplinary projects for our Earth & Environment business, some led by Environment and some as part of wider multi-disciplinary and engineering project teams.

The types of projects we deliver are highly varied and include some of the UK\'s most exciting and nationally important large-scale infrastructure schemes. Our clients are public and private entities, and key sectors include highways, rail, aviation, defence, nuclear, residential and property, energy generation and renewables, and transmission and distribution. We have a broad coverage across the project cycle including support during planning and construction phases.

Role Summary

Leadership: For large, complex, and high-value multi-disciplinary projects, you will act as the Environmental lead project manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the fundamental aspects of project management, including programme, commercial, and quality, while promoting a focus on health and safety as well as inclusion and diversity.

Team Management: You will form and manage high-performing project teams, inspiring and energising them to deliver exemplary work.

Environmental Principles and Expertise: You will be responsible for the delivery of environmental principles on projects including regulatory compliance, mitigation and management of environmental impact, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. Additionally, you may oversee baseline data management, survey planning, and the interface with enabling works. A robust working knowledge of key environmental disciplines and consultancy services is essential.

Project Governance: You will actively manage project change and risks, ensuring that project governance is adhered to and projects are delivered compliant and optimised.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Experience as an environmental consultant, with working knowledge of environmental impact assessments, sustainability, regulatory compliance, baseline data management, survey planning, and construction or enabling works interface.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary environmental projects, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Background in leading project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring successful project delivery within set parameters.
• Strong commercial and contractual management skills, with experience in handling Professional Services Contracts such as NEC3/4.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the talent to articulate key points clearly to diverse audiences.

Benefits and About Us

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

We are one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 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, work is just one aspect of life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with 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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our employee resource groups promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing: We support health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including a Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships), and a menopause support package.

Flex your time: We offer the “WSP My Hour” for personal activities, with flexible time arrangements. Part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holidays as you prefer.

Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in growth 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.