Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a talented Project Manager in Naas, County Kildare to lead the delivery of major projects in the infrastructure sector. You will oversee project governance, interface with clients, and manage day-to-day service delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience and relevant qualifications, with a focus on teamwork and coordination. The position allows for hybrid working, offering flexibility for home and office collaboration.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Project Management experience.
• Ability to manage internal teams and interface with clients.
• Understanding of NEC contracts is required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project delivery and governance.
• Managing cost controls and reporting.
• Ensuring team safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

APM PMQ, Prince2 or similar

Membership of a Professional Institution

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of numerous projects in the WSP Planning, Property & Advisory team. At WSP, we will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed today and into tomorrow. Supporting a large team of professionals, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project, managing the day-to-day delivery of our services, ensuring that objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will have a key role in project governance and will work with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefit realisation. Our clients develop major aviation, highway, rail, energy & water infrastructure projects. We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager who can effectively support a diverse team whilst interfacing with our clients in the delivery of projects. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. The successful candidate will also need to be able to co-locate with the client in Dublin as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of the project team
• Manage project controls through WSP and client systems
• Interface with client team counterpart to determine client expectations, acting as a trusted advisor
• Review and advise on the contract scope and discuss with project delivery team
• Management of the interface between the Client and WSP
• Management of reporting and cost controls in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Forecasting and cost to complete reporting to client (using client specified method and processes) and internally using off-line workbooks and online using Business World application
• Delivering risk workshops where appropriate (in line with internal and client expectations)
• Ensure the team are aware and able to fulfil the monthly forecast hours in line with the programme
• Undertake scheduling in collaboration with the Technical Manager on the project
• Developing KPIs for project reporting
• Ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with the lead referencers and Technical Manager
• Set up regular internal/external progress meetings (in collaboration with the Client PM)
• Discuss where efficiencies could be made to give the client added value
• Ensure that the project has sufficient resources to meet the demand of the programme - in collaboration with the office team leader and those leading on GIS and PinPoint
• Manage a delivery team of land referencers, GIS Technicians and data managers
• Have a working knowledge of the DCO, CPO or hybrid Bill processes to support technical delivery
• Support the development and delivery of bids for future opportunities

Qualifications

• Membership of a Professional Institution
• APM PMQ, Prince2 or similar Project Management qualification
• Ability to interrogate, question and challenge information
• Ability to coordinate the submission of accurate reports to predetermined deadlines
• Understanding of project management, project controls and procedures normally associated with a major integrated infrastructure project
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Project (or Primavera P6)
• Previous experience of commercial contract/project management
• Experience managing internal teams and interfacing with client organisations

Experience

• Demonstrable Project Management experience
• Evidence of experience within regulated industries
• Experience of managing cross-functional teams and engagement with engineering disciplines
• Understanding and experience of NEC contracts is required

Benefits

Work-life balance: 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. Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion. Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme and resources, including Virtual GP access and menopause support. Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with time made up as needed. Development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities. #WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support workplace adjustments as required.