Senior Environmental Project Manager in Reading

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 Environmental Delivery Team is at the forefront of some of the UK’s most prestigious and high‑profile infrastructure projects. As a dynamic, results‑driven group, we consistently set the benchmark for excellence in environmental leadership and project management. Working hand‑in‑hand with our planning and engineering experts, we deliver innovative, integrated solutions for esteemed clients including National Grid, Great British Nuclear, and Tier‑1 Contractors.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and creativity are valued, you’ll find our team’s culture both energising and inspiring. We celebrate success together, continually pushing boundaries to achieve exceptional results for society and the environment. This is your opportunity to make a real impact and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure across the UK.

• Provide strategic direction and oversee the successful delivery of environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with sustainability and climate resilience objectives.
• Motivate and empower multi‑disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Engage proactively with senior clients and stakeholders, co‑creating solutions and cultivating long‑term trusted partnerships.
• Manage contract delivery effectively, utilising project controls and contract management systems to oversee change, programme milestones, commercial outcomes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement robust risk and change management approaches to ensure project resilience and achievement of business goals.
• Promote innovation and best practices, integrating sustainability, safety and digital tools into all aspects of project delivery.
• Support business growth by contributing to high‑quality bids and proposals that secure future opportunities and expand our impact.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Leadership in delivering standalone environmental projects and managing key environmental workstreams within large, multidisciplinary programmes by collaborating with engineering, planning and regulatory stakeholders, and ensuring accountability for environmental outcomes.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex environmental components as part of major infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience with NEC4 PSC contracts (particularly Options A and E).
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of environmental consenting and the associated planning regime.
• Possession of or working towards project management qualifications, notably APM PMQ (support towards chartership available).
• Robust project management skills, including: Programme (critical path, dependencies and milestones), Commercial acumen, including financial oversight and budget management, Change management, Health, safety and quality management and leadership.

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.