Job Description

WSP are looking for experienced Project Managers with typically 4-7 years experience, to provide Project Management support services to our Project Management Team based in the UK.

You will have the opportunity to further develop your career within the organisation, and you'll be part of a collaborative team where your skills and relevant expertise will guide each project to a successful completion. These are exciting projects that will offer you the opportunity to shine as a world class Project Manager.

Responsibilities

Assist our team in fulfilling their contracted Project Management obligations on small and large construction projects across the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion and occupation;
Support, and report on, the change management process on selected projects, and put in place effective protocols to support successful delivery;
Have detailed knowledge and experience of project management processes, including a clear understanding of the key deliverables for a Project Team, as defined under RIBA stages 0 to 7;
Assist the Project Director or UK Project Manager, in developing, monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics by applying tools and procedures that contribute to successful project delivery;
Where relevant and feasible, act as lead project manager on projects;
Make effective contribution to Project Management processes, irrespective of the scale and complexity of a project;
Perform, or assist in, project delivery leadership, scope management, change management, commercial management, risk management, client management, quality assurance;
Effectively manage the project via WSP's online Project Management/Controls tool.
Be able to operate independently by planning and prioritising their own work, and ensuring that our scope of service obligations are met;
Support, or champion, excellent health and safety practices on Project Management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes that meet agreed objectives;
Proactively identify and highlight any threats to progress and scope of service obligations;
Preparation of monthly reports, meeting minutes, and other management documentation to support successful delivery of our commissions.
Assist in training and team management responsibilities where appropriate;
Work with the WSP values to ensure that work complies with all necessary corporate, departmental and legislative requirements and procedures, to guarantee that the necessary consistency and quality of delivery is maintained.

Qualifications

Key Competencies, Desired Skills, Qualifications

Essential:

Minimum 4-year Degree Qualified from an internationally recognised University in an appropriate Property or Construction related discipline
Relevant experience, typically 4-7 years, in Project Management in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry;
Good communication skills and command over spoken and written English;
Being confident in obtaining information from people and being sufficiently proactive;
Possess an ability to analyse information from different sources and assemble into a meaningful document in the form of a report, programme, spreadsheet, etc.
Capable of managing, recording and prioritising their own business activities, recognising and reconciling conflicts to their achievement;
Be responsive to change and accurately record and communicate variations and their consequences;
Comfortable with receiving instructions leading to defined tasks and accepting personal responsibility for their actions;
Understands the criticality of providing support to an overseas manager to fulfil a defined contractual obligation;
Conversant with Microsoft software such as Project, Excel, Powerpoint and Word;
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in Project or Design Management;
Capable of managing and prioritising own work;
Possess commercial awareness;
Ability to work in a team environment;
Routinely able to work to tight deadlines for UK and international projects;
Comfortable working independently and is highly self-motivated;
Able to communicate across time zones effectively and efficiently;

Preferred:

Experience of working with a team outside of India, from an Indian base location.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unied under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

www.wsp.com

We are

Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

Maximize collaboration.
Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

Apply today.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Consultant - Project Management