WSP in the UK & Ireland
Nature Services Project Management and Coordination Lead
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Nature Services Project Management and Coordination Lead
Job Description
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
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.
We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring Project Management & Coordination Leader to join our growing Nature Services team at Associate or Associate Director level.
This is a high-impact leadership role, where you’ll sit at the centre of major UK infrastructure and environmental programmes ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You’ll influence how we scale delivery, embed best practice and build high-performing, inclusive teams across the UK and India.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading Major Project Delivery
Provide senior project management leadership across complex environmental and infrastructure programmes Partner with Project Directors, Technical Leads and Clients to ensure robust governance, controls and mobilisation Identify risks early and intervene to maintain programme certainty, quality and performance
Building & Leading High-Performing Teams
Lead and develop Deputy Project Managers and Project Coordinators across UK and India delivery teams Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion and psychological safety Ensure seamless integration of offshore delivery with clear ownership and communication
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Driving Systems, Quality & Improvement
Develop and embed scalable project management and coordination systems aligned to best practice Standardise delivery across planning, risk, cost control, reporting and change management Champion continuous improvement using insights from major project delivery
Commercial & Risk Oversight
Strengthen commercial performance through proactive project controls Support management of scope, change and interdependencies across programmes Improve delivery predictability and margin performance
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Contribute to Nature Services leadership strategy, resourcing and capability planning Support major bids and mobilisation strategies Help shape the future delivery model, including digital tools and offshore integration
Essential Experience
What we’re looking for
Proven leadership on major projects/programmes within environmental, ecology or infrastructure consultancy Strong experience leading and developing project management or coordination teams Track record of implementing or improving project management systems at scale Experience working across multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams Strong stakeholder management skills with senior-level influence Solid commercial awareness, including financial control and risk management
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Desirable
Experience working with offshore / international delivery teams (e.g. India) Exposure to major UK infrastructure, utilities or transport programmes Professional qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP) or equivalent experience
What Sets You Apart
You’re a collaborative, delivery-focused leader who:
Builds trust, clarity and high-performing teams Takes ownership of outcomes and drives programme certainty Communicates with confidence in complex environments Spots inefficiencies and leads meaningful improvements Acts with integrity, accountability and sound judgement
Why join us?
Work on large-scale, meaningful environmental projects across the UK Shape delivery excellence at a strategic level Lead and develop diverse, global teams Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative leadership community Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the
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