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WSP USA NEC Project Manager (Communities) in Leeds, United Kingdom
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2023 and beyond…
To find out more about our Communities business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Government | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/sectors/local-government)
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#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.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
NEC Project Manager on various projects across Local Government.
The ability to mentor our early career professionals and expand team capability.
The opportunity to work autonomously and lead dedicated site delivery teams.
YOUR TEAM
You will be an integral part of our high performing team based in Northallerton. The team is friendly, collaborative and its ethos is based on trust, integrity and fairness. The team is integral to several key local clients, including North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council.
Leading site-based teams with support from office-based design teams and specialists, you will have the fantastic opportunity to be involved in managing various projects including Transforming Cities Funded, Active Travel Funding, Capital works, improvement works and major projects.
You will be pivotal in driving the quality, and timeliness of the service we provide during the construction stages of the project.
A Degree or HNC/ HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering/Technical discipline, or other demonstrable experience in site based Civil Engineering.
Managing and administrating NEC ECC contracts and leading site teams.
An ability to fairly and consistently challenge contractor programmes, method of working etc. with a strong emphasis on health and safety and mental wellbeing.
A positive project-oriented attitude with an ability to problem-solve, deliver to timescales and manage multiple disciplines simultaneously during the construction stages.
An ability to actively engage with WSP’s design teams to quickly resolve issues if, and when they arise on site.
A full valid UK driving licence is required