Senior Project Manager / Project Manager – Water Sector (NEC4)
WSP in the UK & Ireland
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Job summary
WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a PMCM professional to lead or support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You will manage scope, programme and budget while administering NEC4 ECC contracts and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate has water sector experience, strong stakeholder skills, and a track record in delivering major investment programmes with a commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.
Qualifications
- Experience delivering water/wastewater infrastructure projects for water companies or large utilities.
- Full membership of a recognised project management body or working towards Chartered status.
- Ability to manage scope, programme, budget, risk and quality across complex programmes.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach.
- Experience with NEC4 ECC contract management and commercial performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support delivery of water and wastewater projects through all lifecycle stages.
- Manage scope, programme, budget, risk, change and stakeholder requirements.
- Administer NEC4 ECC contracts and ensure contractual performance.
- Collaborate with client teams, specialists, contractors and partners to drive success.
- Support development and delivery of major investment programmes in the water sector.
- Promote best practice in project management, safety, quality and sustainability.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing culture.
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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.
WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, delivering innovative solutions that shape communities and advance society. With over 75,000 employees worldwide, WSP combines technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Our award-winning culture empowers professionals to tackle complex challenges and create a better future.
Our Project, Programme & Commercial Management (PMCM) business is at the forefront of delivering some of the UK's most critical water and environmental infrastructure programmes. As investment across the water sector continues to grow, we are expanding our NEC ECC Project Management team to support major capital delivery programmes for water companies and infrastructure clients throughout the UK.
You will play a key role in delivering projects that improve water quality, enhance resilience, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable communities. Working alongside multidisciplinary technical experts, you will help clients navigate increasingly complex challenges, from treatment works upgrades and network improvements to flood resilience, environmental enhancement, and major water infrastructure programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and collaborative team, working on projects that directly contribute to safeguarding essential services and protecting the environment for future generations.
- Lead or support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Manage scope, programme, budget, risk, change, and stakeholder requirements to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Administer and manage NEC4 ECC contracts, ensuring effective commercial and contractual performance.
- Work closely with client teams, technical specialists, contractors, and key stakeholders to drive project success.
- Support the development and delivery of major investment programmes across the regulated water sector.
- Champion best practice in project management, safety, quality, sustainability, and continual improvement.
- Mentor and support junior team members while contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
We are particularly interested in project professionals who have experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects, either directly for water companies or across major utility and environmental programmes.
- Full Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) or equivalent recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP or similar).
- Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status or actively working towards Chartered Project Professional accreditation through the Association for Project Management.
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary water sector projects, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, network infrastructure, pumping stations, flood resilience, environmental improvement schemes, or wider AMP programmes.
- A strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the UK water sector, including asset investment, sustainability, resilience, environmental compliance and regulatory drivers.
- Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of scope, programme, budget, risk and quality objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with water company clients, delivery partners and technical teams.
- Commercial awareness, including NEC4 ECC contract management experience or accreditation.
- Experience managing project risks, opportunities, change control and commercial performance within complex infrastructure environments.
- The ability to lead, coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams while promoting a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Membership of, or progression towards, a relevant professional institution such as APM, ICE, CIWEM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent.
- A commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, sustainability and continuous professional development.
- Delivery of Bioresources and Sludge Treatment programmes, including anaerobic digestion, sludge processing, biosolids management, renewable energy generation, resource recovery and wider circular economy initiatives.
- Experience supporting major AMP capital investment programmes and framework delivery models.
- Exposure to digital delivery, asset optimisation, sustainability and net-zero initiatives within the water sector.
We welcome candidates with transferable experience from related infrastructure sectors such as utilities, energy, environmental services, highways, rail or defence, particularly where they can demonstrate a strong interest in applying their skills within the water industry.
At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes while benefiting from the support, resources, and career opportunities of a global organisation.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in water project delivery, achieve chartership, develop leadership skills, or contribute to innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions, we'll provide the environment and support to help you succeed.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. 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.
With us, you can.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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.
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.
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