Senior Project Manager - Onshore Renewables (Energy) in Leeds

Responsibilities:

• Mobilise for delivery of the project.
• Finalise the plan for delivering the project and communicate to the project team.
• Agree work packages with Discipline leads and coordinate interfaces between teams in different Cost Centres.
• Work with discipline technical leads to ensure a technically acceptable solution and resources are provided in accordance with the scope of works.
• Lead EPC procurement projects with understanding of the process; experience with Grid Connection is desirable.
• Engage external sub-consultants, sub-contractors or suppliers.
• Ensure security controls associated with the project and that deliverables meet required standards and quality.
• Deliver outcomes in accordance with the contract while exploring client and stakeholder added value.
• Regularly review project finances: monitor costs using the Horizon Business Platform, recognise revenue in line with contracts, and review cost-to-complete and re-forecasting needs to improve margins where possible.
• Manage risk on the project: identify, record, evaluate both opportunities and threats; agree and communicate actions to be taken.
• Monitor and control delivery of the project to the plan.
• Facilitate regular, robust project reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure successful delivery in accordance with contract and manage changes if scope creep occurs.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A technical degree or equivalent.
• Relevant successful experience in managing Onshore Renewables Projects.
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the offshore industry and supply chain options.
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Team leader capable of motivating the team.
• Desire to motivate and mentor a growing team.

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.

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.

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. We have employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people through programmes such as Thrive, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: The WSP My Hour policy allows one hour per day for personal activities with flexible time adjustments. We offer part-time and flexible working, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement as needed.
• Your development: We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities to support your growth.

#WeAreWSP: Here at WSP we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. We interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and can provide workplace adjustments on request.