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Location

Wales | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our BRIDGES business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Bridges | WSP

We are seeking a Project Manager in the Southwest & Wales region to work on a large transport infrastructure framework, managing a portfolio of projects ranging from £20k - £200k in fees as well as smaller individual projects as required.

This role will provide whole lifecycle responsibility for the delivery performance, profitability and quality performance of design service projects including project Client engagement. The role focuses on Clients and projects in the Transport Infrastructure sector, which by their very nature require cross discipline delivery. This role reports to the WSP Cardiff office Team Leader.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Leadership of teams delivering design & professional services projects.
• Preparing key documentation including quality plans, safety plans and Works Quotations.
• Engagement and day to day liaison with Client project leadership team.
• Close liaison with the Framework Contractors project leadership team.
• Developing a clear project pricing submission and project schedule reflecting the client’s instruction.
• Embedding the project delivery strategy to drive successful delivery and commercial performance, ensuring Key Performance Indicators are achieved.
• Co-ordinating with the Client and Contractor project leadership teams to manage the timely receipt of information.
• Administering the Contract including change management.
• Engaging with project teams and the wider WSP business to manage resource demands.
• Preparing monthly reports to support Client and internal reporting requirements.
• Driving compliance with WSPs procedures.
• Creating a supportive and positive project environment where people can develop and grow.

KEY INTERFACES

• Close co-operation with the Project Director on project delivery strategy.
• Day to day liaison with the Client Project Manager.
• Day to day liaison with the Framework Contractor Project team.
• Leadership and management of discipline leads and package managers.
• Liaison across the business to ensure engagement of project resources
• Overall co-ordination of the project team.
• Supporting improved project delivery and best practice development.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management and/or APM PMQ / Prince2 Practitioner qualified or equivalent.
• Experience of successful team management, planning and contract administration (preferable NEC3 and NEC4).
• Experience of successful project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to engaging with others.
• A self-motivated approach to working and are comfortable acting on your own initiative with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience of managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• A high standard of organisation and time management.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

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.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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Salary

£20k - £200k per annum