Job Description
As a Project Manager at WSP in the PMCM Rail team you will be responsible for enabling the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will ensure that the projects are delivered safely to a high‑quality standard, on time, and within budget.
Our Project Managers are adaptable, innovative, and comfortable working within significant and complex projects, embedded in the client's team. We collaborate closely with internal multi‑disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance.
You will be based in one of our modern, vibrant offices in city centre locations across the UK, with a flexible working expectation of being in an office minimum three days a week and occasional site visits.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating relevant disciplines through project meetings and target‑led workshops, enabling critical issues to be resolved in a timely manner and ensuring the project meets safety, functional and regulatory requirements.
- Establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in conjunction with the client's team.
- Acting as primary point of contact for the client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through both the design and construction phases.
- Developing and managing client and stakeholder relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
- Compiling monthly project reports and data‑based scenarios, to provide senior managers with clarity of project position.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, local authorities, and community groups.
- Facilitating regular project meetings, presentations, and progress reports.
- Addressing stakeholder concerns and managing expectations effectively.
- Managing contract in accordance with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3 & 4).
- Managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
- Optimising resource utilisation and ensuring financial performance aligns with project goals.
- Reviewing and approving project expenditures and invoices.
- Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly, and ensuring project management processes are consistently improved and implemented, e.g. change control.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the design and construction phases and establishing risk mitigation measures.
- Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery.
- Being a safety leader, driving safety performance and compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations, and discharging CDM duties as required by the client.
- Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to corporate governance and standards.
- Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with client and stakeholders.
- Liaising with Planner in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules.
- Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions.
- Driving innovative design and construction solutions and implementing processes to enhance project efficiency and productivity. Evaluating and integrating new technologies and methodologies to improve project performance.
Qualifications
- A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (e.g., project or construction management, engineering, science or building).
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status.
- APM, MSP, PMI, PRINCE2 or Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial.
- Working experience of managing NEC3/4 contracts.
- Experience in project management, including technical, project and project controls.
- Experience working on significant projects with demonstrated client‑side project delivery (design and build).
- Experience working with organisations such as Transport for Wales, Network Rail and other rail‑related entities is an advantage.
- Proven ability to manage successful workstreams within a multi‑disciplinary delivery team.
- Demonstrates curiosity, is solution‑focused and responsive to client issues.
Benefits
- Work‑life balance with flexible working and the option to work from home up to two days a week.
- Hybrid working policy and modern office locations across the UK.
- Health & Wellbeing support, including a virtual GP service and access to a suite of wellbeing programmes.
- Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
- Comprehensive menopausal support package.
- Flex your time with the "WSP My Hour" and the option to purchase additional leave.
- Part‑time and flexible working arrangements.
- Support for personal development and growth, including formal project management qualification pathways through the APM.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
