WSP in the UK & Ireland
Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - PMCM CI&U
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Senior Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure & Utilities
WSP (UK & Ireland)
About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to pursue the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and experience a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you.
As a Senior Project Manager in our Project, Commercial and Programme Management team within Civil Infrastructure & Utilities, you’ll support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Our work spans sectors including highways, rail and light rail, urban infrastructure, water, energy, flood risk, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence, and large-scale utilities.
You’ll be part of a growing national PMCM community of over 400 project, commercial and programme management professionals, helping clients take projects from concept to completion. Together, we ensure structure, clarity, and confidence around scope, cost, schedule, risk, change, and quality.
In this role, you’ll:
- Work collaboratively with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and colleagues across WSP.
- Plan, manage, and deliver impactful projects that improve communities and critical infrastructure.
- Lead or support projects, programmes, key workstreams, or mentor junior team members—depending on your experience.
- Build strong client relationships, contribute to project strategy, and manage commercial and contract requirements.
- Drive safe, high-quality, and sustainable delivery, while fostering innovation in work processes.
- Be supported in your professional development, including accreditation, leadership training, and sector diversification.
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What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with strong project management experience, collaborative skills, and the confidence to thrive in a fast-moving consultancy environment. While you don’t need to meet every requirement, your experience should align with the following:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Project management experience in infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering, or construction.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and client relationship skills.
- Strong commercial awareness, including:
- Managing budgets, scope, risk, change, and project performance.
- Experience with, or understanding of, NEC contracts (beneficial if you have NEC3 or NEC4 ECC experience).
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams—fostering collaboration, wellbeing, inclusion, and high-quality delivery.
- A recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, PMP) or a commitment to pursuing one.
- Dedication to health, safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Desirable
- NEC3/NEC4 ECC contract experience.
- Programme management experience complementing your project leadership.
Note: If your experience aligns—even partially—we encourage you to apply. We continually assess how your background matches opportunities across our team.
About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, driven by the mission to create positive, long-lasting impacts in communities worldwide. With over 11,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we combine local commitment with global expertise.
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What’s In It For You? A Culture That Supports You
Work-Life Balance
- Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid policy: up to two days working from home per week.
- Collaborative, modern offices across the UK for in-person interaction.
Inclusivity & Belonging
- We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strengthening inclusion through:
- Employee resource groups.
- A culture of respect and integrity.
Health & Wellbeing
- WSP Thrive Programme: Access support for your health and wellbeing.
- Virtual GP service: NHS or Irish Medical Council-consultations at your convenience.
- Adjustments for accessibility as needed.
- Gymflex Scheme: Up to 40% discount on gym memberships via our flexible benefits.
- Comprehensive menopause support.
Flexible Time
- "WSP My Hour": Take one hour daily for personal time, with flexible repayment options.
- Part-time, flexible working, and extra leave for flexibility.
Your Development
- Investing in your growth through:
- Training programmes.
- Mentoring and mentorship opportunities.
- Pathways to Chartership.
Join Us
At WSP, we positively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds—sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity.
Disability Confident employer: We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. Let us know if you require workplace adjustments.
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