Project Manager (Roads)

WSP in the U.S.; Southampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Project Manager for their Service Delivery Framework Roads team in Southampton. This role involves managing moderately complex projects with accountability for scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with client requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience, an understanding of NEC contracts, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a hybrid working policy, health initiatives, and a commitment to inclusivity and personal development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects with accountability for delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Understanding of NEC contracts with experience in contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and manage schedules.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and manage expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee procurement activities and contract compliance.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Compliance with contracts

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Job Description

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.

A Little More About Your Role… As a Project Manager in the SDF (Service Delivery Framework) Roads team you’ll be working alongside a host of talented people ranging from our early career professionals to established engineers and project managers working across the Roads business to improve the local and strategic networks, based in our London & South East region (located in either of our: Cambridge, London (Westferry Circus), Basingstoke, Guildford or Southampton offices).

What is SDF? The National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) is a multi-billion-pound procurement strategy used to maintain, renew, and improve England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). It enables regional, collaborative, and performance-based contracts for works such as pavement, civil engineering, and technology to enhance safety and efficiency.

Being part of this framework team, you will lead the delivery of moderately complex projects, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and resource management, while ensuring quality and compliance with WSP’s procedures and client requirements. The role will offer an interesting and varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, manage schedules, control budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, managing expectations, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, maintaining registers and mitigation plans.
• Oversee procurement activities and contract compliance, working within NEC or similar frameworks.
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and that reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Manage project documentation, tracking milestones, resources, and change control.
• Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
• Work collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders as necessary to deliver the schemes/projects.

Qualifications

• APM PMQ or equivalent qualification is not a prerequisite but will be beneficial.
• Proven experience managing projects with accountability for delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Understanding of NEC contracts or similar, with experience in contract administration and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Competency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Additional

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About Us & Benefits

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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.

What’s in It For You?

Work-life balance

Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and promoting a culture of inclusion. Employee resource groups support this culture.

Health & Wellbeing

Thrive programme supports health and wellbeing. Our Virtual GP service provides access to NHS or Irish Medical Council GPs. Reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships) and menopause support are available.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows one hour per day for personal activities with flexible time adjustments. Part-time/flexible working, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement options are available.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from suitably qualified 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 request workplace adjustments if needed.