Senior Project Manager (PMCM Build)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy seeks two Senior Project Managers in London to oversee multi-million-pound projects across various sectors. Candidates should have experience in consultancy and project management, demonstrating the ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time. This role offers opportunities for personal development and a flexible working environment, ideally suited for those passionate about construction and innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable capability & experience as a client-side project management consultant.
• Proven project management background within a consultancy environment.
• Ability to coordinate and manage teams to deliver projects consistently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control and deliver activities during the pre-construction and construction stages.
• Engage with clients and internal teams for project collaboration.
• Lead or support business development activities.

Skills

Client-side project management

Team coordination

Passion for construction

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or higher-education qualification

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.

The Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) discipline at WSP involves overseeing the successful delivery of large‑scale, multi‑million‑pound building projects across the UK, within a range of key sectors. We manage the delivery and timely completion of real‑estate development activity, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working in PMCM means being at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a tangible impact on our built environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 client‑side Senior Project Managers with relevant expertise gained within a Property, Construction or Infrastructure Consultancy to join our growing Project Management Team in London. You will work with, and support, our Project Management Team on large‑scale, multi‑million‑pound projects within both the Public and Private Sectors across London and the South‑East.

A Little More About Your Role

• Working within a team, you will be supported by a Project Director and Associate Director, to plan, control and deliver activities during the pre‑construction and construction stages.
• Engaging with clients, internal and external consultants, and specialist suppliers.
• Running project and design team meetings, preparing reports, minutes, and other documented deliverables.
• Communicating and collaborating with other WSP teams across the UK and internationally.
• Progressing your project(s) and ensuring that activities are completed on time.
• Supporting our project management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business.
• Leading or supporting business development activities.

Your Team

• You will be part of WSP’s wider Project and Commercial Management team, offering further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK.
• Your future development will be actively supported, within a supportive and caring culture, with access to WSP’s full range of training and development tools and resources.
• Your working week will be exciting, challenging and varied, and you will be empowered to drive your own career development.
• You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, attending meetings remotely and in‑person, attending client offices and construction sites as appropriate to meet the needs of each client and project.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Demonstrable capability & experience as a ‘client‑side’ project management consultant.
• A desire to grow and develop your project management career within a global business.
• Proven project management background within a consultancy environment, working as part of a project team and/or leading your own projects.
• Ability to coordinate and manage teams to consistently deliver projects.
• Passion for construction, innovation and industry best‑practice initiatives.
• Working towards membership of a professional institution (e.g., MAPM).
• Hold a relevant degree, or similar higher‑education qualification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.