Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

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 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. We are helping organisations to become more efficient and effective in the core sectors that we work in; whether improving patient pathways for the NHS, developing laboratories to facilitate world-leading science, or rationalising educational campuses to attract the highest calibre students and research investment. Our clients tell us that we are different from other consultancies. They know that we have a wide range of skills across the business that gives us a competitive edge over other organisations. By joining, you will be part of the journey with our clients and colleagues.

A little more about your role… Our Project Managers are responsible for managing the delivery and performance of capital infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity in our specialist sectors, Health and Science. Project Managers cover the full lifecycle of project delivery – from strategic case through to post-occupancy. You will:
- Work with a team to manage the successful delivery of health and life science projects of varying size and complexity.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and teams related to these commissions.
- Work to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures.
- Proactively monitor progress to ensure that all commissions are managed in line with company values, standing financial instructions, and industry good practice, and in compliance with appropriate legislation, statutory approvals and mandatory standards.
- Comply with commission execution plans, ensuring they are updated as appropriate, throughout the commission.

Experience
Experience as a Project Manager in a construction project environment. Consultancy, health or life science-related experience is an advantage. Experience in delivering in accordance with industry delivery best practice, such as the NHS Capital Investment Manual, RIBA Plan of Work, OGC Gateways. Stakeholder management. Knowledge of construction contract management including standard forms of contract and procurement options.

About you
Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field. Membership of a chartered institute in the construction industry (e.g. RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, APM or MICE). Achieved or working towards a recognised Project Management qualification or chartership, e.g. APM PMQ, NEC PM accreditation, MRICS or ChPP. Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects effectively.

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in a relevant field preferred. Membership or working towards membership of a relevant chartered institute. Recognised Project Management qualification or chartership in progress or achieved.