Project Manager (Water Projects)

About the role

The Water Asset Design team at WSP works in the municipal and non-regulated (industrial/international) sectors, serving large water companies and contractors. Projects range from routine network maintenance to major water projects in the UK. The team is distributed across the UK and supported by an outsourced team in India.

Responsibilities

• Manage project proposals, including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets).
• 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 project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules, stakeholder registers, project organisation charts etc. to successfully deliver the project objectives.
• Maintain and control the project schedule, manhours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditure.
• Manage contract administration and change management.
• Supervise work being performed by project team members, ensuring outputs meet the project requirements.
• 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 capture lessons learned.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

While not essential, exposure to the regulated water industry and/or non-regulated water projects would be highly advantageous.

Skills

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Commercial Management

Benefits

Work-life balance: Flexible working policy, including the option to work from home two days a week. Inclusivity & Belonging: Support for diverse backgrounds and experiences. Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including a Virtual GP service and gym membership discounts. Flexibility: Options for part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlements.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid working model, with the option to work from home two days a week.