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At WSP, you’ll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations, and society in general.

We are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead on the management and delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and overseas.

In undertaking this role you will:

• Lead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the Client for project delivery;

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;

• Work alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;

• Set an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team;

• Lead and contribute to the development of high performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including subconsultants);

• Administer the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects;

• Be responsible for work winning through leading design tenders;

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers.

YOUR TEAM

You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

• Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients;

• Undertake work across the full project lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;

• Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing knowledge and experience;

• Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

The role will be based in one of our iconic city centre offices across the UK and Ireland, primarily Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Belfast, Dublin or Manchester. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport.

We are actively seeking recognised Project Managers with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A track record of successfully managing and delivering multi-disciplinary projects;

• Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;

• An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations;

• Technical knowledge (preferably in rail) to be able to challenge project teams on outputs/deliverables;

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and Chartered (or working towards chartership);

• Understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;

• Understanding of client engineering assurance processes.

It is desirable for applicants to have:

• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;

• A track record of mentoring and developing staff.

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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!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.