Project Manager - Pavements

Job Description

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At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

The WSP Pavement Engineering team is seeking a Project Manager to be part of this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale projects. Due to recent successes the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities.

The successful candidate will form part of an existing team to project manage pavement design and maintenance projects for a number of clients both in the UK and overseas. You will assist the engineering team in the role of a Project Manager to deliver projects through various stages of design from feasibility / option studies to detailed design and onto construction. You will support the discipline leads to ensure that projects are delivered safely to a high-quality, in a timely manner, and compliant with budget.

A little more about your role...

• Support the pavement engineering team discipline leads to deliver client expectations.
• Coordinate project meetings and target-led workshops, helping to resolve critical issues to in a timely manner.
• Establish robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in conjunction with the client's team.
• Act as primary point of contact for the client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through both the design and construction phases.
• Compile monthly project reports to provide senior managers clarity of project position.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, presentations, and progress reports.
• Manage contracts in accordance with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3 & 4).
• Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage project changes and delays, ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly e.g. change control.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between pavement, drainage, structures, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic disciplines.
• Support commercial management activities, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, change control, forecasting, and budget management.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with client, project team and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, health and safety requirements, client standards, and relevant industry specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor project programmes, using either MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar software.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Working experience of managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience working on significant projects with demonstratable client-side project delivery (design and build).
• Experience working with organisations such as National Highways, TfL, and other highways- clients is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage successful workstreams within a multi-disciplinary delivery team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and competence in using Oracle Cloud Application and CEMAR (Contract Management and Reporting Software) is advantageous.

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

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Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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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.