Senior Project Manager - Liveable Places

WSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Liveable Places team in London, based at Westferry Circus, with hybrid working available. You will lead the delivery of sustainable transport and public realm projects in a high-profile urban setting, collaborating with Westminster City Council and multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage projects from concept through construction, ensure programmes, budgets and risk are controlled, and maintain client relationships to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering highways, public realm or transport infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
• Experience working with local authority clients and managing a wide range of stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.
• Proven ability to manage project programmes, budgets, cost control and financial reporting across multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple sustainable transport and public realm projects from early concept and business case development through to detailed design and on-site implementation.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, reporting and change control to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and providing confident, proactive project leadership.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, contractors and other stakeholders to maintain alignment across project scope, programme and delivery requirements.
• Support the successful delivery of projects in line with WSP project management frameworks, APM best practice and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture and support the continued growth of the Liveable Places offer in London.

Skills

Highways projects

Public realm

Transport infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

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.

About your role...

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Liveable Places team in London, based at Westferry Circus, with hybrid working available. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering sustainable transport and public realm projects across one of the most high-profile urban environments in the UK through WSP’s long-term partnership with Westminster City Council.

From flagship schemes such as Strand Aldwych and Bond Street to neighbourhood improvements including Harrow Road Open Space and Westbourne Green, you will help shape streets and spaces that make London safer, greener and more welcoming. You will lead the delivery of multiple projects from concept through to construction, working closely with the Council, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple sustainable transport and public realm projects from early concept and business case development through to detailed design and on-site implementation.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, reporting and change control to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and providing confident, proactive project leadership.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, contractors and other stakeholders to maintain alignment across project scope, programme and delivery requirements.
• Support the successful delivery of projects in line with WSP project management frameworks, APM best practice and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture and support the continued growth of the Liveable Places offer in London.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience delivering highways, public realm or transport infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
• Experience working directly with local authority clients and managing a wide range of stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.
• Proven ability to manage project programmes, budgets, cost control and financial reporting across multiple live projects.
• Experience developing and managing project risk registers, mitigation measures and delivery governance.
• Good understanding of design development and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams through different project stages.
• A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approach, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering public realm, active travel or transport schemes in complex urban environments, particularly in London.
• Experience working closely with contractors to support project delivery and implementation.
• Experience coordinating design development alongside technical and discipline leads.
• Experience managing project change and supporting commercial processes.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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