Project Manager - Operations & Safety

WSP is looking for a Project Manager to join our industry‑leading Operations & Safety team within Intelligent Infrastructure. We provide technical professional services to transport clients throughout the UK and overseas. WSP’s Intelligent Infrastructure discipline works across a wide range of transport and mobility clients (and beyond). While the fundamental goals of the transport system remain unchanged, helping people and goods move efficiently, the drivers influencing the system continue to evolve. Priorities around carbon reduction (net zero), climate resilience, safety and security (zero harm), digitisation, changing customer expectations, and doing more with less (efficiency) are now front and centre. The Operations & Safety team provides strategy, systems, design, specification and operational monitoring support to a range of internal and external clients, and we require an experienced Project Manager with experience leading projects in this space.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of project management services and bringing exemplar market leadership and knowledge to lead the delivery of projects on time, to the quality required, and within the allocated budget, including primary client interface.
• Manage project budgets and finances, including invoicing, cash collection and forecasting on our Oracle ERP system.
• Ensure the delivery of client outcomes, whilst meeting utilisation targets, including corrective action and regularly reviewing performance and outputs in conjunction with the Project Director.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and communication with clients, stakeholders, colleagues, project teams, and internal staff at all levels.
• Deliver reports, presentations, project documentation and project management documentation including project status reports, quality management plans and other financial control documents.
• Direct the development and deployment of appropriate project control and management methodologies to support both proposals and project delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Undergraduate Degree, or relevant experience.
• Awareness of Project Management methodologies and relevant experience at various stages of the project lifecycle, to achieve successful delivery.
• Relevant Project Management qualification (for example APMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or ITIL Foundation).
• Experience managing finances, especially on Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor other project team members.
• Able to multi-task and meet various project deadlines.

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. 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.

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.