Project Manager - Aviation

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A little more about your role… As a Project Manager, you will join our Aviation team based in Manchester or London. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of airfield engineering and airport planning projects for public and private sector clients both in the UK and overseas. You will support the team in delivering project and programme management services, and the day-to-day operation of the aviation team projects. In doing so you will follow agreed WSP Project Management systems and processes and agreed industry best practice, provided by the Association for Project Management (APM).

WSP provides professional services on multiple long-term framework commissions and significant projects. With a team of highly skilled Project Managers and Directors, we form a market leading force of Project Management excellence, to support our clients, ensuring efficiency with rigorous attention to detail as a core principle. Our business model is designed to give a clear and structured career path for aspiring Project Managers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Client Interface and Relationship Management: Serve as the primary interface with the client team to provide regular updates and manage expectations. Prioritize client satisfaction by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients. Form trusting relationships with colleagues to ensure effective coordination for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop comprehensive project management plans, including project scope, baseline program, fee estimate, roles and responsibilities, risk analysis, technical review requirements, and progress meetings. Coordinate between various project team members to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. Implement scheduling controls to ensure the project is appropriately resourced to meet the demands of the program. Manage contracts and relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Project Controls and Reporting: Produce project controls reports to meet client and business requirements. Manage project resources and costs to ensure alignment between forecasts and actuals. Oversee project budget, financial performance, and associated reporting. Conduct forecasting, cost-to-complete, and EVM reporting to the client using specified methods and processes.
• Risk and Change Management: Manage project risks and opportunities in line with client and business expectations. Carry out change control, including value engineering and value management.
• Health, Safety, and Wellbeing: Ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of the project team.
• Financial Processes: Ensure invoicing and cash collection are undertaken in accordance with business processes and procedures.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience of working within the civil engineering sector in either project management and/or business administration and financial planning.
• Previous experience in airfield civils or airport planning and advisory projects is preferred but not essential.
• NEC4 contract management experience and accreditation preferred.
• Experience in managing a range of project management activities, systems (including enterprise resource planning) and processes.
• A good understanding of commercial and financial project management.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent communications skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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 & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• 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 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, 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.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “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, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: 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.

#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.