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Project Manager (Water Projects)
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Project Manager (Water Projects)
Project Manager – Water Asset Design (UK)
About the Role
At WSP, you can shape a career tailored to your passions. Join our global reach to explore new challenges, collaborate with diverse talent, and expand your perspectives.
Our Water Asset Design team operates primarily in the municipal water sector and unregulated (industrial/international) industries. We serve leading UK water companies, contractors, and suppliers, delivering wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage, and water network projects. From routine maintenance to national infrastructure, our projects span a broad spectrum—supported by teams based across the UK and India.
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional project delivery from concept through handover to clients. You’ll work across infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, guiding teams to achieve client objectives with a focus on cost, schedule, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Manage proposals by defining scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and risk assessments to achieve project deliverables.
- Financial Accountability: Own the P&L, including revenue tracking, margin optimisation, overhead monitoring, budget forecasting, and contract change management.
- Documentation & Planning: Develop essential project management documentation, such as:
- Project plans, cost estimates, and forecasts
- Risk registers, schedules, stakeholder registers, and organisation charts
- Monitoring & Control: Track progress against schedule, cost, and quality standards while managing contracts, workloads, and vendor relationships.
- Team Management: Lead multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, specialists, suppliers) to ensure adherence to project quality, deadlines, and safety standards.
- Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex project updates for internal teams and clients in an accurate and engaging way.
- Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify and mitigate risks or issues that could disrupt project delivery.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of learning by capturing lessons from past projects.
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Eligibility & Requirements
- Proven expertise in infrastructure project delivery—preferably within regulated/municipal water or unregulated sectors (ideal but not essential).
- Proficient understanding of NEC (New Engineering Contract regulations): must demonstrate ability to administer NEC contracts.
- Membership of a recognised professional body, such as:
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE)
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera,ונ venom Duுப்ப)
- Strong stakeholder management, risk assessment, commercial planning and scheduling expertise.
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Why WSP?
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid work model allowing 2 days/homelife flexibility, with spacious modern offices for collaboration across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We champion careers for people of all backgrounds, fostering representation and respect in a culture of innovation and sustainability.
Health & Wellbeing
- Virtual GP access via NHS/Ireland Medical Council for on-demand medical consultations.
- Workplace adjustments vailable for eligible employees.
- Menopause support programs and Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships).
Flexibility
- “My Hour” policy: take one hour daily for personal breaks.
- Options for part-time, flexible, and leave-adjusted work, including buying extra paid time off.
Development & Growth
Dedicated training, mentorship, and Chartership opportunities ensure career progression.
Diversity Commitment
WSP is committed to equality in hiring, encompassing age, race, disability, gender identity, sexuality, and family status. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates meeting essential criteria. Workplace accommodations are available—please notify if you require modifications.
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