Project Manager - Roads

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Job Description

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Manage highways projects for public and private sector clients across Cumbria, the North of England and beyond, through planning, design and construction stages
• Lead the preparation and submission of successful bids for future projects as part of frameworks and other procurement routes

YOUR TEAM

• Your projects range from planning active travel initiatives to designing new highway infrastructure improvements, overseeing construction contractors and managing assets in operation
• Your clients range from the new unitary councils in Cumbria to Local Authority framework commissions and national infrastructure agencies across the North of England and beyond
• This role reports to the Team Leader for the Roads business in Carlisle
• Your team is comprised of Engineers in Carlisle supported by remote resources in India - this worldwide representation brings a diverse culture to your team
• Specific development opportunities include progression to higher grades within the WSP Transport & Infrastructure business as the team grows over the coming months
• The Carlisle office is conveniently located in the City Centre, directly opposite the West Coast Mainline railway station, with direct access to the M6

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Significant experience of managing highway projects and programmes
• Ability to understand national and local technical standards
• Experience of bidding for projects through frameworks and other procurement routes
• Experience in preparing and presenting technical reports to senior managers
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety including CDM 2015
• Experience of NEC contracts
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or significant relatable experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards a professional qualification

About Us

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

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.