Assistant Project Manager; Buildings

Assistant Project Manager (Buildings)

Join WSP in the UK & Ireland as an Assistant Project Manager (Buildings).

At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. We celebrate new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering a world of opportunity to shape a unique career.

• Supporting the management of projects from RIBA 1 to 6 and providing the client with a consultancy project management service.
• Assisting in the development of plans and strategies to deliver project objectives.
• Managing the project team and supporting effective collaboration across disciplines.
• Identifying and resolving differences between individuals and interest groups.
• Co‑ordinating contract agreement, compliance monitoring, and variance management with the Lead Consultant and legal representatives.
• Supporting the Lead Consultant on feasibility reports, managing progress and delivering high‑quality reports to the client.
• Monitoring and reporting progress against agreed programmes, and developing mitigation measures when timescales vary.

• Experience of public sector projects, especially with Local and Central Government and Education agencies.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and CDM for infrastructure projects.
• Experience across project stages from Feasibility Study to Operation.
• Experience in procurement of contractors, development of contractual documents, and achieving contract close.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team on behalf of a client, liaising with diverse specialisms.
• Experience developing and managing programmes and resolving time‑related challenges.
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of cost management and providing best value to the client while maintaining quality.
• Desirable:
  Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent.

Work‑life balance: hybrid policy with two days home, flexible work‑hour and “WSP My Hour”. Health & Wellbeing:
Thrive programme, virtual GP, reasonable adjustments, Gymflex and menopause support. Professional development: training, mentoring, charter support. Inclusivity & Diversity: culture of belonging and employee resource groups.

WSP positively encourages 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.