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WSP USA Project Co-ordinator (Geoenvironmental) in Naas, Ireland
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.
To find out more about our Ground & Water team part of the Earth and Environment business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Ground risk and remediation | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/ground-risk-and-remediation)
A little more about your role…
WSP’s Ground & Water team are involved with many key projects of regional and national significance. We are growing our world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence that both we and our clients expect. We are seeking an individual to act as a project coordinator for our technically challenging and complex projects. This will support the diverse projects undertaken by team across various market sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting project managers with the full project lifecycle including the governance, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure phases and resource co-ordination across project management and technical interfaces. Experience with Oracle Business Platform (or similar) project management system is preferred but not essential.
Support for the preparation of proposals / bids, following the required WSP processes and governance.
Project coordination of complex technical deliveries including commercial and health & safety perspectives.
Management and understanding of commercials including budget tracking, forecasting and invoicing.
Liaising effectively and efficiently with clients, multiple subcontractors and technical experts to ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time and on budget.
Leading and facilitating internal and client project meetings.
Supporting project delivery both to programme and budget with monthly progress reports and measurement against project key performance indicators.
Managing project delivery via the internal Oracle Business Platform, including setting up opportunities, projects and supporting project reviews and governance management queries.
Supporting multiple projects at any one time or varying scale and complexity
Your team…
WSP’s Ground & Water team have a diverse range of projects and locations on which we work. to whom we deliver projects across a range of land quality and ground characterisation studies.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
Experience in project coordination or a resource co-ordination role
Experience of Oracle Business Platform background or another Project Management or Project Financial system
Skills / Attributes
Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing directly with clients, subcontractors and technical experts.
Ability to manage multiple projects and follow required processes.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrate logical and independent thinking.
Proven ability to maintain an organised overview of complex projects.
Experienced and high capability with Oracle Business Platform, Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team
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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.
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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.