Senior Project Manager

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager for EMEA to oversee Workplace projects, coordinating with CRE resources, external providers and internal stakeholders to deliver on time and to budget. This role focuses on effective collaboration and strategic delivery across regions.

The successful candidate will be degree-qualified (real estate preferred) with MRICS/RIBA membership, strong analytical and financial skills, and a track record in NEC/JCT contracts, feasibility studies, and risk management

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a real estate related discipline.
• Experience negotiating and working to NEC/JCT contract formats.
• Membership of MRICS or RIBA preferred.
• Knowledge of CRE management industry best practices and trends.
• Analytical and financial skills for strategic plans and budgets.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and build internal networks.
• Results-oriented with a drive to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and effective delegation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Workplace projects across EMEA with CRE resources and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to meet time and budget commitments.
• Plan resource requirements and deploy in-house or outsourced expertise as needed.
• Engage subject matter experts (e.g., Quantity Surveyors, MEP design, Acoustic surveys).
• Work with UK Procurement to source products and services at market rates.
• Use NEC/JCT contracts where relevant to mitigate risk and warranties.
• Prepare financial forecasts and monthly expenditure reports.
• Contribute to development of WSP’s workplace strategy and best practices.
• Maintain safety compliance with WSP H&S policies and legislation.

Skills

Customer-centric communication

Negotiation

Contract management NEC/JCT

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in real estate related discipline

MRICS or RIBA membership

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

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.

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.

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.

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK.

We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, geo-science and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts influence and design sustainable lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, earth & environment, industry and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

ROLE

Reporting the to the Head of Project Services (EMEA / APAC), the Senior Project Manager (EMEA) is responsible overseeing the effective delivery of all Workplace related projects across EMEA. The role requires successful and efficient collaboration with internal CRE resources, external providers and WSP internal stakeholders.

The primary sub-regions within the EMEA and APAC territories comprise:

• UK & Ireland
• Central Europe (including Nordics)

Key Accountabilities

• To ensure all projects are delivered within a culture of ‘safety first’ and in accordance with all relevant and regional health, safety and statutory legislation.
• To ensure all CRE related project services (e.g. office fit-outs, refurbishments, reconfigurations, relocations, etc.) are successfully delivered across the EMEA region to ageed time and budget commitments and aligned to business objectives.
• To assess and plan resource requirements and manage all projects using appropriate skillsets and in a cost-effective manner. This may incorporate deployment of in-house CRE project managers, pre-vetted outsourced providers and / or WSP regional expertise.
• Where appropriate, engage WSP subject matter expertise as required to support CRE project requirements (Quantity Surveyors, MEP design services, Acoustic surveys, etc.).
• To work in partnership with the WSP UK Procurement team to ensure appropriate sourcing strategies are deployed to procure products and services at market competitive rates ensuring best value for the business.
• To ensure all services are procured using the appropriate industry contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT) where relevant for the region to mitigate unnecessary risk exposure to WSP and ensure provision for future warranty obligations.
• To collaborate effectively with the CRE management team members in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of project services.
• To undertake feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis to support the strategic decision making.
• To actively contribute to the development of WSP’s workplace strategy, ensuring a working environment that retains and attracts the best talent in our industries whilst maintaining effective cost management and value to our business.
• To prepare financial forecasts and monthly project expenditure reports to accurately track project performance.
• To ensure safety is paramount across all CRE related activities with strict compliance to WSP H&S policies and regional legislation.
• To maintain a knowledge of trends and best practices within the corporate real estate industry.
• Education, Experience and skills:
• Degree qualified (preferably within a real estate related discipline)
• Highly customer centric with excellent communications skills.
• Experience of negotiating and working to widely adopted contract formats (NEC / JCT).
• Membership of a relevant professional industry body (e.g. MRICS, RIBA)
• Detailed knowledge of CRE management industry best practices / market trends.
• Analytical and financial skills necessary to develop and comprehend strategic plans and budgets.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and build a strong internal network.
• Results-oriented with a desire to learn and support new technologies and processes.
• Effective organizational skills with ability to delegate, prioritise and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree qualified (preferably within a real estate related discipline)
• Membership of a relevant professional industry body (e.g. RIBA, CIBSE, RICS)
• Valid driver’s licence

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?