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Project Manager (Water Projects - Asset Management)
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Project Manager (Water Projects - Asset Management)
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About the Role: Project Manager (Asset Management – Water Team)
Due to the scale of work required for AMP8, we are looking for experienced and committed individuals to join our Water team. This role will sit within the Asset Management team, working closely with multidisciplinary teams of technical experts.
As a Project Manager within the Asset Management team, you will oversee a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for water industry and industrial clients, ensuring:
- Planning, execution, monitoring, and control of projects
- Meeting client objectives through project delivery
- Leading teams to champion high-quality delivery and prioritise health and safety
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Project Scope & Requirements:
- Manage project proposals, defining requirements, scope, resources, timelines, and cost estimates (budgets).
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Financial & Commercial Accountability:
- Own Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities, including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, accounts payable, billing, and cash collection.
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Documentation & Compliance:
- Develop comprehensive project management documentation, such as:
- Project management plans
- Cost estimates and forecasts
- Risk registers
- Project schedules
- Stakeholder registers
- Contract and project organisation charts.
- Develop comprehensive project management documentation, such as:
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Monitoring & Control:
- Track project schedules, manhours, budgets, forecasts, and expenditures to ensure critical objectives are met.
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Contract & Change Management:
- Ensure effective contract administration and manage project scope adjustments.
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Project Delivery & Engagement:
- Oversee project deliverables, information, and records.
- Communicate project updates accurately to both the project team and clients.
- Proactively address challenges or conflicts to safeguard project success.
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Team Leadership:
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, including technical and professional staff, as well as suppliers.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned analysis.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Experience:
- Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within the regulated or non-regulated water industry (advantageous but not mandatory).
- NEC contracting expertise, with the technical and practical skills necessary to effectively administer contracts.
Professional Accreditation:
- Membership of recognised professional institutions, such as:
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE)
Technical & Operational Proficiency:
- Strong fluency in project management tools and software.
- Competence in stakeholder management, risk assessment, planning and scheduling, and commercial management.
Education:
- BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g., civil engineering, earth sciences, environmental science, geography).
- Chartership status (or pursuit thereof) with a relevant professional body preferred.
Join a Team Making a Difference
Imagine a future where your work positively impacts both you and communities worldwide. At WSP, our team of over 69,000 professionals collaborates globally to build a better future. Discover what sets us apart by exploring the benefits below:
Benefits of Joining WSP
Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid working model: Work two days a week from home while collaborating in our modern UK offices.
- Prioritise time for your personal life with flexible hours.
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Inclusivity & Belonging
- Welcome for all backgrounds—embracing diversity in thought, culture, and identity.
- Supportive workplace culture with employee resource groups fostering inclusivity.
- Wellbeing adjustments and focused support for mental and emotional health.
Offering Flexibility
- “WSP My Hour:” Dedicate one unbroken hour per day for personal tasks and reorganise as needed.
- Access to part-time and flexible working arrangements.
- Purchase additional leave to enhance work-life harmony, along with customisable bank holiday entitlements.
Personal & Career Development
- Robust mentorship and training programs to nurture your career growth, including support for chartership.
- Dynamic learning opportunities tailored to individual aspirations.
Health & Wellbeing
- Virtual GP service providing “on-demand” medical consultations aligned with NHS or Irish Medical Council standards.
- Free standing adjustments for accessibility, environment, or health needs.
- Gymflex discount offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships via our employee benefits program.
- Comprehensive menopause support package.
Company Values & Commitment to Diversity
- WSP strongly supports equal opportunities, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of:
- Sex
- Race
- Disability
- Age
- Sexual orientation or gender reassignment
- Religious or philosophical beliefs
- Marital status
- Pregnancy or maternity/paternity status
As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Let us know if you need any workplace accommodations during the recruitment process.
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