Principal Project Manager

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Job Description

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. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond...

To find out more about our Project Management business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP:

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• You will join a growing team of dedicated Project Managers and other related professionals, who work together to deliver projects within the Built Environment across the UK.
• You will be an instrumental member of our Project Management team who are currently responsible for delivering multi large-scale new-build, refurbishment, restoration and mixed-use developments, within a variety of sectors.
• You will be given opportunities to manage your own projects, with ongoing support as part of your career development, and taking on responsibility for the successful planning and execution of projects and programmes within the Built Environment through all project gateways.

YOUR TEAM

You will be part of WSP's wider PMCM Buildings team, offering you further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK.

• Our PMs work across the UK within a of variety sector such as education, transport, rail, industry, energy, healthcare and defence, to name a few. There are opportunities for the right candidate to diversify or to specialise within their chosen sector/career path.
• Your future development will be actively supported, within a supportive and caring culture, with access to WSP's full range of training and development tools and resources.
• Your working week will be exciting, challenging and varied, and you will be empowered to drive your own career development.
• You will integrate into our team's flexible working culture, attending meetings remotely and in-person, attending client offices and construction sites as appropriate to meet the needs of each client and project.
• You will help manage and support the development of our Early Career Professionals, giving them the benefit of your unique experience and knowledge.
• You will support our various business development initiatives through successful tendering, networking and regular client and consultant engagement.
• You will engage with WSP wider initiatives to promote our commitment towards reducing the carbon footprint across the projects and programmes that we influence.
• With extensive connections into all professional bodies WSP offers you great opportunities to grow your professional networks and in turn you will help WSP to grow and diversify our business into new and exciting areas.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:

• Want to grow and develop your Project Management career within a Global Business
• Have NEC4 contract experience, ideally with an ECC Project Manager Accreditation.
• Chartership with a recognised professional institution, or working towards. (APM, CIOB, RICS)
• Have a proven Project Management background within the build environment, managing multi-disciplinary teams from inception through to practical completion.
• A strong technical ability with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, numerical, collaboration and presentational skills.
• Familiarity with Project Management systems such as MS Project and contracts management software such as SYPRO, CEMAR, etc.
• Proven track record of working as part of a project team and/or leading your own projects.
• Can demonstrate your ability to coordinate and manage teams to consistently deliver projects within tight timelines.
• Are passionate about construction, innovation and industry best practice initiatives.
• Are not afraid to challenge the status quo, to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences.
• Hold a relevant degree, or similar higher education qualification.

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 - be that 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 which are located across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.

Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@WSP.

• 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. 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 can also offer part time working, where required.

• 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. 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.

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