Assistant Project Manager (Roads) in Cornwall

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Project Manager to join the Roads team based in Truro, Cornwall. The role involves supporting highways project delivery across the UK, coordinating planning, design, and construction phases under the guidance of a Project Manager. The Truro Office, located on Cathedral Square, has recently won the prestigious "Office of the Year" award and offers a vibrant and supportive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of highways projects for public and private sector clients across the UK, contributing to planning, design and construction stages.
• Help ensure compliance with WSP quality management systems and project processes and suggest practical improvements to support efficient delivery.
• Work under general guidance to plan and coordinate assigned work packages, tracking actions, risks, and changes and escalating issues where needed.
• Support contract and commercial administration activities (e.g., tracking deliverables, purchase orders, change control information and timescales) under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Commercial team.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders (with support) to understand requirements, support delivery, and help maintain a positive client experience.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in the UK, supported by remote resources (including India), to coordinate information and meet programme requirements.
• Support multiple project tasks at any given time, prioritising effectively and communicating progress to the wider team.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and sub-consultants (where required) to help deliver agreed outputs to time, cost and quality expectations.
• Maintain project records and supporting reporting (e.g., meeting minutes, action trackers, schedules, cost tracking inputs) using WSP systems and project tools.
• Contribute to the team’s internal knowledge base and continuous improvement activities, and share learning with peers.

Qualifications

• A developing foundation in project management capability.
• A degree (or working towards a degree) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM), Construction or Project Management equivalent.
• Interest in (or exposure to) NEC contracts and commercial processes; willingness to learn contract administration with support from experienced colleagues.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., APM, ICE) is welcomed.
• Interest in highway/infrastructure projects would be beneficial, but we’re primarily looking for strong potential, curiosity and a desire to build a project management career.
• Developing competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial awareness, with the confidence to ask questions and escalations as appropriate.
• Confidence using common tools such as Excel, Word and Teams, plus willingness to learn WSP project management systems and reporting tools.
• Awareness of design and health training and support will be provided to help you build competence.

EEO Statement

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.