Environmental Project Manager in Manchester

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.

A little more about your role... We are looking for several Project Managers to join our Environmental Project Management Team. In this role, you will report to a Senior Environmental Project Manager and play an important part in delivering a wide range of environmentally focused projects across the UK, spanning both public- and private-sector clients.

Our work is varied and impactful, covering some of the UK's most exciting and nationally significant infrastructure programmes such as National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade, Heathrow Expansion, East-West Rail, and Sizewell C. We also support a broad mix of built-environment and development schemes. Our clients operate across sectors including highways, rail, aviation, defence, nuclear, residential and property, energy generation and renewables, and transmission and distribution. We provide support throughout the full project lifecycle, from early business case development and securing consents and permits (including DCOs), through to design and construction.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead your own smaller projects while working alongside Senior Project Managers on major programmes giving you exposure, development, and room to grow. There will also be opportunities to line manage and mentor junior colleagues and to contribute to the ongoing development of our Environmental Project Management Team's strategy.

• Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts etc. to successfully deliver project objectives on smaller scale projects and assisting a Senior Project Manager on larger projects.
• Monitor and control the project schedule, staff hours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure as well as project progress.
• Ensure that health and safety information for site visits, including securing internal approvals, are in place.
• Undertake contract management and contract administration.
• Actively manage project change and risks, ensuring that project governance is adhered to and projects are delivered compliant and optimised.
• Work with, lead, mentor and develop multi-disciplinary environmental project teams, consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
• Promote and hold the project team accountable for delivery of environmental betterment, and future ready and net zero strategies.
• Present as the face of Environment and Consents when interfacing with other WSP teams and presenting as the face of WSP when interfacing with clients and stakeholders.

Your team... We are a strong, dedicated, and successful environmentally focused Project Management team, and we are continuing to grow to support WSP's robust pipeline of secured projects. We are proud of the friendly, supportive, and collaborative culture we've built-one that enables our team members to develop, feel empowered, and thrive.

As a recognised centre of excellence within our Environment & Consents discipline, we provide leadership and tailored project management support across a wide variety of programmes. Our work spans PMO and Project Controls through to Project Manager and Project Director roles, and we are involved at every stage of the project lifecycle.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Proven experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager within a project or PMO setting, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors.
• A genuine interest in the environment and land-based sustainable development, paired with a positive, can-do attitude and a real enthusiasm to grow your career.
• You will be a confident communicator, both in writing and in person, able to convey key messages clearly and keep project teams and stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Working knowledge of programme management, including work breakdown structure, dependencies and critical path, and ability to assess MS Project/Primavera P6 or similar outputs.
• You will bring strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to demonstrate financial acumen and analytical thinking. You will have a proven track record of delivering projects within budget and managing effective change control.
• Experience working with Professional Services Contracts, including NEC3/4, would be an advantage.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (e.g. PMI, APM, MIEnvSc, MIEMA, MRICS) and either chartered or working towards chartership / other accreditations.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. 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. Apply today.

About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 & Belonging: 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.
• 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. 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.
• 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.