Project Manager (Water Projects) in Melksham

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Role Overview

Our Water Asset Design team works primarily in the municipal water sector and non‑regulated (industrial/international) sector. We deliver wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage, and water network schemes, supporting a range of projects from routine maintenance to large‑scale developments. The team is distributed across the UK with support from an outsourced team in India. We are recruiting a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams from option‑engineering through delivery and handover to the client.

Responsibilities

• Manage project proposals, determining requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates.
• Own the P&L, including commercial and financial accountability: revenue delivery, margin, overhead management, budget and forecast attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing, and cash collection.
• Develop project‑management documentation: plans, cost estimates, forecasts, risk registers, schedules, stakeholder registers, organisation charts, etc., to deliver project objectives.
• Monitor and control project schedule, man‑hours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure.
• Ensure effective contract management, including administration and change management.
• Manage work performed by project team members, ensuring outputs meet requirements.
• Control project deliverables, information, and records.
• Communicate relevant project information to the team and customer accurately.
• Anticipate and take pre‑emptive action to address issues and potential conflicts that may impact delivery.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects; exposure to regulated water or non‑regulated water projects is advantageous.
• Working knowledge or accreditation in NEC contracts with the necessary technical and practical skills.
• Membership of a professional institution such as APM, PMI, or MICE (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in project‑management tools and software.
• Demonstrated competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: flexible schedule; work from home up to two days a week.
• Inclusivity and belonging initiatives, resource groups, and an employee‑focused culture.
• Health & well‑being support, including Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable adjustments, gym flex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Work‑life balance options such as “WSP My Hour,” part‑time arrangements, and flexible leave.
• Professional development through training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

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.