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WSP USA Project Manager - Civil in Bristol, United Kingdom
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A little more about your role…
As a Project Manager, you will be pivotal in delivering civil engineering projects primarily within the Scheme Delivery Framework contract for National Highways. You will lead project delivery teams, using your knowledge and skills to ensure adherence to quality, time and budget requirements. Below is what you could expect to be doing on a daily and weekly basis.
Leadership of teams delivering design & professional services projects for UK transport infrastructure projects.
Preparing key documentation including the co-ordination procedure, project plan, safety plan and other governance material.
Engagement and day to day liaison with Client project leadership team.
Developing a clear project pricing submission and project schedule and client instruction to proceed reflecting this.
Embedding the project delivery strategy to drive successful delivery and commercial performance, ensuring Key Performance Indicators are achieved.
Co-ordinating with the client’s technical disciplines to manage the timely receipt of information
Administering the Contract including change management
Engaging with project teams and the wider WSP business to manage resource demands.
Preparing monthly reports to support Client and internal reporting requirements.
Driving compliance with WSPs procedures.
Creating a supportive and positive project environment where people can develop and grow.
Supporting compliance with WSP's procedures and standards.
Contributing to creating a supportive and positive project environment conducive to personal and professional development.
Your team…
Our Civil Engineering teams in the South West comprise multiple engineers, technicians, and project management professionals with a breadth of backgrounds and experience. We are based in WSP’s Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Truro offices, alongside other teams from our diverse business, with easy access to public transport and amenities.
We work across a huge variety of projects in the rail and highways sectors for a wide client base that includes HS2, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, D&B Contractors, and private sector clients.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management and/or APM PMQ / Prince2 Practitioner qualified or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience of successful team management, planning, and contract administration (preferable NEC3 and NEC4).
Demonstrable experience of successful project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to engaging with others.
A self-motivated approach to working and are comfortable acting on your own initiative with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Experience of managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
The ability to work well under pressure.
A high standard of organisation and time management
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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 & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse 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, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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.