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Project Manager (Environment)
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Project Manager (Environment)
Assistant Environmental Project Manager | WSP
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About the Role
We are expanding our Environmental Project Management team and are eager to welcome new Project Managers into our Project, Programme Management, and PMO community.
The Opportunity
- Play a critical role in delivering multi-disciplinary environmental projects
- Work alongside Senior Project Managers and Technical Leads to ensure projects stay safe, on-budget, and on-track
- Gain exposure to a varied portfolio across the UK, supporting public and private sector clients
Key Growth Areas
✔ Ownership of smaller projects while contributing to larger multi-programmes and portfolios ✔ Opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and develop leadership skills ✔ Shape the future of WSP’s Environmental Project Management capabilities
This role is designed to help you build essential project management and PMO skills, gain confidence, and progress into a Senior Environmental Project Manager position over time.
By joining WSP, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that prioritises learning, growth, and success while making a lasting impact.
Your Responsibilities
As our Assistant Environmental Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
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Project Proposal Development
- Support in defining requirements, scope, resources, programme schedules, and budgets for successful project delivery.
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Project Documentation & Planning
- Create and maintain clear project plans, cost forecasts, risk registers, and schedules
- Take initiative on smaller projects and collaborate with senior leaders on larger, complex initiatives.
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Progress & Budget Management
- Monitor daily project performance
- Track budgeting, time, forecasts, and spend to ensure alignment with project goals
- Keep projects on track and within budget
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Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure internal approvals for site visits and health and safety compliance
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Contract & Administrative Support
- Assist in contract management and project compliance activities
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Change & Risk Management
- Proactively identify project risks and manage change with cross-functional teams
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Stakeholder Coordination
- Facilitate collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams, partners, and suppliers
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Sustainability & Environmental Leadership
- Champion environmental, net-zero, and sustainability goals within projects
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Relationship Building
- Develop strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Represent the Environment and Consents team effectively
Your Profile: Key Requirements
We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Experience in environmental/sustainability project management roles, such as Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.
- A strong understanding of programme management principles, tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and work breakdown structures.
- Commercial awareness, with experience in budget management, change control, and cost forecasting.
- Proficiency in negotiating Professional Services Contracts (e.g., NEC3/4) is advantageous.
- Confident communication skills—both written and verbal—for clear stakeholder updates.
- Interest in strategic development—holding or working toward professional qualifications such as PMI, APM, MIEnvSc, MIEMA, or MRICS.
- A passion for environmental impact and sustainable practices.
Purpose-Driven Applications Welcome
Even if you don’t meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply—your experience might align perfectly with another role in our team.
"What Could Be" with WSP
Join us in shaping landmark projects that leave a global legacy while working on initiatives like:
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- National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade
- Heathrow Expansion
- East–West Rail
- Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant
Bring order to complexity—enjoy spreadsheets, strategy, and making a real difference in communities across the world.
Why Join WSP?
A Proud Global Engineering & Services Firm
One of the world’s leading engineering and professional services consultants, empowered by 11,000+ talents in the UK and Ireland.
valori we uphold: 🔹 Innovation 🔹 Integrity 🔹 Inclusion
Our culture brings positive, long-term change—qualifying us as a Disability Confident employer.
The WSP Difference: Benefits That Matter
Work-Life Balance
✅ Hybrid Working Flexibility: 2 days at home, with collaborative office spaces across the UK. ✅ Unique ‘My Hour’ Initiative: Use one flexible hour each day for personal tasks, with the option to reorganise.
Hybrid Flexibility
✅ Part-time, flexible, and payment-of-leave options ✅ Maximise bank holidays as needed by substituting leave.
Inclusivity & Well-being
✅ Employee resource groups fostering community, belonging, and recognition. ✅ Access to our befriender scheme and mental health support tools. ✅ Private Virtual GP service—NHS/Irish Medical Council-approved medical advice anytime.
Health & Fitness
✅ Gymflex Scheme: Up to 40% discount on gym memberships. ✅ Comprehensive menopause support and Additional Leave schemes for medical needs.
Career Growth
✅ Ongoing mentorship, champion training programs, and path-to-chartership industry credentials.
Equality & Inclusion
WSP is committed to developing diverse, empowered careers by respecting differences and collaborating inclusively.
We proudly encourage applications from: 🔸 All genders 🔸 Ethnic minorities & Protected Groups 🔸 Candidates with disabilities 🔹 Everyone with a passion for changing the world through engineering and sustainability.
🚀 Your legacy starts here —apply today.
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