Project Management Associate Director​/Associate - PMCM CI&U

Project Management Associate Director / Associate - PMCM CI&U

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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.

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 supports 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.

As an Associate / Associate Director Project Management specialist, you will join a growing team of dedicated Project, Design, and Commercial Managers, delivering major projects across PMCM’s sectors. You will lead and develop high‑performing teams, drive business growth, and build strong client relationships, with a focus on net zero and sustainability. You will work closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and functional leaders across project management, programme management, design, risk, PMO, cost and carbon management, planning, and information management.

You will balance leadership and project delivery, develop internal and external relationships, and expand our project management offering.

• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and substantial experience managing large‑scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement, client management, and effective communication skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining high‑performing teams and developing high‑potential team members.
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost management, budget forecasting, and NEC3/4 ECC contract management (accreditation desirable), as well as experience overseeing change management implementation.
• Deep understanding of resource management and forecasting, and the ability to communicate with purpose, lead teams, take line management responsibilities, and act with professionalism and authority.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, drive innovative solutions, and consistently deliver projects to high standards against demanding KPIs.
• Commitment to making a positive impact within civil infrastructure and construction, professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP’s wider initiatives.
• Degree in a relevant technical discipline (civil engineering, project/construction management) or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant project experience.
• Chartered or on a path to chartership, current membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g., APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE) or equivalent experience is desirable.
• NEC3/4 ECC Project Manager accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

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,…