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As a Senior Project Manager leading on key projects with varied levels of complexity on behalf of and in support of Rolls Royce. You will be based in Birmingham at the WSP Mailbox office and at the client’s project location in Derby according to the need of the project at any given time. You will have hands-on experience of working with client teams in a collaborative and integrated manner.

Duties would include, but are not limited to:

• In line with project specific briefs, establishing robust processes and procedures and project documentation such as programmes, project reports, change control and the like to manage the project, in consultation and engagement with the Client, and project team.

• Ensuring key parameters of Performance Cost and Time are measured, reported against and action taken to mitigate deficiencies.

• 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.

• Leading and managing the project team, to include other third party specialist consultants such as design teams, cost and technical consultants throughout the life cycle of any given project. Ensuring project briefs and deliverables are met at all times.

• Providing regular project reports, such as progress, and highlight reports. Reporting on progress, change, risk, and cost throughout each stage of any project.

• Managing interfaces between project and client teams.

• Attending and Charing all project meetings.

• All other duties as deemed necessary.

YOUR TEAM

• You will be part of WSP’s wider Project and Commercial Management team, offering you further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK.

• 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.

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

• Demonstrable capability & experience in Project Management and Project Controls.

• Want to grow and develop your Project Management career within a Global Business

• Have a proven Project Management background within a Consultancy environment, 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.

• 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.

• Are a member of a professional institution (such as MAPM) or working towards it.

• 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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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.