WSP
Assistant Project Manager - Water Sector - PMCM

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Who We Are
WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, delivering innovative solutions that shape communities and advance society. Our award-winning culture empowers professionals to tackle complex challenges and create a better future through sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.
A Little More About Your Role
Our Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) business is supporting some of the UK's most important water and environmental infrastructure programmes. As investment across the water sector continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join our expanding team and support the delivery of projects for water companies and infrastructure clients across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their project management career who is looking to build their experience within a leading consultancy. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers, technical specialists, and client teams, helping to deliver projects that improve water quality, increase resilience, and support sustainable communities.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our PMCM team, you will:
- Support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Assist with project planning, programme management, reporting, risk management, and project controls activities.
- Support the administration of NEC contracts and project governance processes.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and other stakeholders to help ensure successful project outcomes.
- Monitor project performance, including cost, schedule, risks, and actions.
- Prepare project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and progress updates.
- Contribute to the delivery of major capital investment programmes across the regulated water sector.
- Champion best practice in health and safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop your project management skills through mentoring, training, and exposure to a wide variety of projects.
What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate
We are particularly interested in candidates who are looking to build a career in project management within the water sector and who can bring a proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.
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You will ideally demonstrate:
- Experience working in a project support, project coordination, assistant project management, or similar role within a consultancy, engineering, or infrastructure environment.
- Exposure to the water sector, utilities sector, or wider infrastructure projects would be highly desirable.
- An understanding of core project management principles including programme, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence when engaging with clients and project teams.
- A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Progress towards a recognised project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards one.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career within the water and infrastructure sector.
- A commitment to health, safety, sustainability, and continuous professional development.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have gained experience within a consultancy environment and have worked on water, utilities, or environmental projects, even if this experience has been at a junior level.
Why Join WSP?
At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes while benefiting from the support, resources, and career opportunities of a global organisation.
Whether you're looking to develop your project management expertise, gain professional qualifications, work towards chartership, or build a rewarding career in infrastructure delivery, we'll provide the environment and support to help you succeed.
Imagine a Better Future for You and a Better Future for Us All
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests, and your community.
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.
#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.
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