Project Manager (Digital Infrastructure Design / Roadside Technology)

Job Description

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.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Project Management professional to work within our Intelligent Infrastructure business, to strengthen and increase capacity within our project management community.

A little more about your role...

Our Project Managers support our clients to achieve successful project delivery, leading projects integrated with the client team, and as outsourced consultancy teams. We work on a huge range of projects, from medium scale renewal contracts for highway authorities to complex transformational programmes to support digital, data and technology strategies.

We deliver solutions to maximise road safety on all road types, delivering operational systems and services into control centres to reduce congestion and improve road user satisfaction, and innovative projects as transport moves into a world of electric vehicles, greater connectivity, and increased automation being trialled in testbeds across the UK and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership for the successful delivery of projects/programmes, giving leadership and direction to the team, effectively communicating with all parties, identifying and managing the risks, planning and progress monitoring, development and implementation of appropriate project controls.
• Building strong and effective relationships with our clients through active engagement to really understand their needs, operating as a trusted advisor to help achieve their objectives.
• Working with and managing other WSP teams in the multidisciplinary project/programme environment.
• Working with and managing supply chain suppliers, including both sub-consultants & contractors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Optimising the resource balance, across the project/programme, and ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved on time and to the right quality.
• Monitoring and reporting of project/programme finances and reporting both within the business and to the client in a clear and productive manner.
• Working with a range of stakeholders both internal and external to identify solutions, share best practice and to drive the best outcomes for your projects and/or other projects across the programme.
• Acting as a role model and mentor for other project management staff within the wider business, while also actively contributing to the development and knowledge sharing within our Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management (P3M) community of practice.
• Championing excellent health and safety practice and lead project management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes that meet agreed objectives.

We have a mature and established project management career path within WSP, supported by continued professional development, including:

• Formal APM training programmes from foundation level to Chartership
• Our in-house Project Leadership Group for sharing best practice and learning lessons with peers
• Mentoring and coaching to support the development of our early project management career professionals
• A Business Management System (ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-44001, ISO-45001) providing a full suite of tools and processes aligned to APM, to support delivery of the full project management lifecycle

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Proven experience of project management at practitioner level across multiple projects at the same time with complex reporting structures.
• Proven experience in managing both project delivery and commercial performance, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while optimising financial outcomes and driving value for the business.
• Experience leading or working as part of a high performing team, with the ability to influence and motivate others with different levels of experience and skills.
• Experience working either as a client, consultant or contractor, in public and/or private sector environments delivering complex projects/programmes.
• Understanding and practical experience of delivering projects/programmes within a structured project control process.
• Hold a relevant project management qualification e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• Robust project management skills with a track record for the successful project delivery, ideally within a transport, public sector, or high-risk environment. The capability in managing proposals and bids, including comprehensive bid planning, efficient resource coordination, and high-quality proposal writing.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex matrix environments, effectively coordinating and collaborating with multiple subject matter experts and stakeholders across various functions to ensure alignment.
• Excellent relationship management skills with proven experience in building rapport and trust with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; able to influence, engender commitment to deliver on a purpose and engage with people.
• Able to challenge and constructively probe and offer an alternative perspective in discussions whilst being able to comfortably present ideas and views.
• A proven ability to work collaboratively within real and virtual environments, sharing information and engaging the right people to make decisions in an effective and timely manner.
• Work with our clients to help them with their challenges (client driven/cross selling) to deliver their services in a better environment.

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.

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 our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

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.

#WeAreWSP

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.