Assistant Project Manager (Buildings)

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… Our PMCM Education team is ready to hire Assistant Project Managers to support the delivery of high value and/or complex infrastructure projects involving multidisciplinary teams working for the Department for Education and other similar clients.

To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate effective ability to support the leadership of projects and proactive management skills at both client and project level to deliver all aspects of control, with a real focus on the management of programmes, cost and quality of work being delivered internally and externally.

• Supporting the management of projects from RIBA 1 to 6, providing the client with a consultancy project management service, offering advice and guidance as required throughout the project.
• Supporting the development of plans and strategies to successfully deliver the project objectives.
• Supporting and managing the project team.
• Supporting the identification and resolution of differences between individuals and/or interest groups.
• Supporting the Lead Consultant to agree contracts on behalf of the client, in liaison with their legal representatives and monitoring compliance and managing variances.
• Supporting the Lead Consultant on the production of Feasibility Reports, taking inputs from various sources, managing its progress and delivering to the client a high quality report.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress against agreed programmes at all stages and agreeing strategies to keep on programme or mitigation measures when timescales may vary.

• Experience of public sector projects working with Local and Central Government agencies, in particular, Education would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations applicable to infrastructure projects, in particular CDM regulations.
• Experience of the different stages of projects from Feasibility Study stage through to Operation would be desirable.
• Experience supporting the procurement of contractors, development of contractual documents and achieving Contract Close on projects.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team on behalf of a client, liaising with a diverse range of specialisms.
• Experience of supporting the development and management of programmes and the identification of issues and development of solutions to resolve time challenges.
• Experience of supporting the identification and management of risk and strategies to avoid or mitigate their outcomes.
• An understanding of cost management of a project and the importance of maintaining the best value to the client whilst maintaining quality.
• Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent is desirable.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

• 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.
• 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.