Project Manager​/Senior Project Manager - PMCM CI&U

Overview

Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP ensures successful project delivery through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Our team of over 400 professionals support clients from concept to completion, applying structured methodologies and digital tools to deliver resilient, efficient infrastructure.

This team’s current projects range from major highways, rail, and light rail, urban infrastructure, civils, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence and large‑scale utilities projects. We are looking to strengthen our NEC ECC PM team in supporting all of these sectors with openings in project management at various levels across the UK.

We are looking for project professionals with experience across a range of relevant sectors including water, energy, defence, roads and wider utilities and infrastructure. Candidates should have experience of successful project delivery, work alongside (and lead where necessary) multidisciplinary teams, and work closely with client project managers.

• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience of managing diverse, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Commercial acumen, including expertise in financial discipline and NEC4/ECC contract management (accreditation or significant experience preferred).
• Proficiency in risk, change, and commercial management, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, demanding environments, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Some experience in managing projects with clients in industries such as highways, rail, urban infrastructure, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence, and large‑scale utilities.
• On a path to chartership ideally or current membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g., APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE) or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Commitment to professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives.
• Management of health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects.

Work‑life balance is supported through a hybrid working policy, flexible hours, and options for part‑time and flexible working arrangements. Employees also have access to health and wellbeing programmes and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.