Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - PMCM CI&U in London

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.

What Is PMCM

Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP ensures successful project delivery through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Our team of over 400 professionals support clients from concept to completion, applying structured methodologies and digital tools to deliver resilient, efficient infrastructure. Our current projects span highways, rail and light rail, urban infrastructure, civils, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence and large-scale utilities. We are strengthening our NEC ECC PM team in the UK with openings in project management at various levels.

What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for project professionals with experience across a range of relevant sectors including but not limited to water, energy, defence, roads and wider utilities and infrastructure.
• You will have experience of successful project delivery, work alongside (and leading where necessary) multi-discipline teams and work closely with Client Project managers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience of managing diverse, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Commercial acumen, including expertise in financial discipline and NEC4/ECC contract management (accreditation or significant experience preferred).
• Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, demanding environments, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Experience managing projects with clients in highways, rail, urban infrastructure, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence, and large-scale utilities, water and environmental sectors.
• On a path to chartership or current membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g., APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE) or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Commitment to professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives.
• Management of health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects.

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. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, providing tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives access to an NHS or Irish GP at a time that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual gym memberships), and a 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 flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave.