Project Manager; Water

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Our Water Asset Design team works primarily in the municipal water sector as well as the non regulated (industrial / international) sector. We deliver wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage, and water network schemes, and support related industries. Our projects range from routine network maintenance to some of the largest water projects in the UK. The team is distributed across the UK and supported by an outsourced team in India.

We are recruiting a Project Manager to join the Water team based in London to lead the delivery of projects involving multidisciplinary teams from optioneering through delivery and handover to the Client.

• Plan, execute, monitor and control a defined project or work packages within major projects or programmes to meet client objectives.
• Lead, guide and develop multi-disciplinary project teams; champion high-quality delivery and a focus on health and safety.
• Manage project proposals including determining requirements, scope, resources, programme and cost estimates (budgets).
• Own the P&L with commercial and financial accountability including revenue, margin, overheads, budget and forecast, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection.
• Develop project management documentation (plans, estimates, risk registers, schedules, stakeholder registers, organisation charts) to deliver objectives.
• Monitor and control schedule, manhours, budgets, forecasts and expenditure.
• Ensure effective contract management including contract administration and change management.
• Manage work performed by project team members, ensuring outputs meet requirements.
• Manage deliverables, information and records; communicate project information to the team and client.
• Anticipate issues and address potential conflicts impacting delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including technical staff and suppliers; promote continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.

• Proven experience in delivering infrastructure projects; exposure to regulated water industry and/or non-regulated water projects is advantageous but not essential.
• Working knowledge or accreditation in NEC contracts with the necessary technical and practical skills to administer NEC contracts.
• Membership of professional institutions (APM, PMI, MICE, etc.).
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.
• Competence in stakeholder management, risk, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working to make a difference in communities near and far.

Work-life balance:
Our hybrid policy offers flexible work from home two days a week and access to modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging:
We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing:
Thrive programme, Virtual GP, workplace adjustments, Gymflex benefits, and menopause support.

Flex time: WSP My Hour to take one hour each day for personal activities, with time made up flexibly; part-time and flexible working options; additional leave; bank holiday utilization.

Your development:
Training, mentoring, and Chartered status support.

#WeAreWSP:
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background and interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria; please request adjustments if needed.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Professional Services

We are an equal opportunity employer. Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing.