Project Manager (Water Projects - Asset Management)

Job Description

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A little more about your role...
Due to the scale of work required for AMP8, we are looking for experienced and committed individuals to join our Water team. This role will sit within the Asset Management team and will involve working with our experienced multidisciplinary teams of technical experts.

As a Project Manager within the Asset Management team, you will work on a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for a variety of water industry and industrial clients.

You will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring and control, and completion of a defined project or defined work packages within a range of major projects or programmes to meet the client's project objectives. This includes leading, guiding and developing multidisciplinary project teams, championing high-quality delivery, and promoting a focus on health and safety.

Your day-to-day will include....

• Manage project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for delivering the project.
• Own the P&L with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection.
• Develop of project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts etc. to successfully delivery the project objectives.
• Monitor and control the project schedule, manhours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure.
• Ensure effective contract management including contract administration and change management.
• Managing project deliverables, information, and records.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team and customer
• Anticipate and take pre-emptive action to address issues and potential conflict situations that may impact on project delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of technical/professional staff and suppliers.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and captures lessons learned.

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

• Proven experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects (exposure within the regulated water industry and / or non-regulated water projects would be highly advantageous but not essential).
• Working knowledge or accreditation in NEC supported with the necessary technical and practical skills to administer NEC Contracts.
• Membership of professional institutions such as: Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI) or Member of Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE) etc.
• Proficiency in use of project management tools and software.
• Demonstrate competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.

We have multiple roles to fulfil and therefore can consider a range of skills and experience, to collectively strengthen our team's capacity and technical and applied project management capabilities.

Qualifications:

• MSc and/or BSc degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. civil, earth sciences, environmental science, geography).
• You will have gained, or be working towards, chartership with a relevant professional body.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 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 a 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.