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 Senior Project/Programme Managers are responsible for managing the delivery and performance of capital infrastructure projects and programmes of varying size and complexity. This role covers the full lifecycle of project and/or programme delivery – from strategic case through to post-occupancy.

You will be responsible for managing activities and deliverables to ensure timely delivery of projects and programmes, working alongside wider teams comprising client teams, designers, other consultants and contractors. In conjunction with the project/programme sponsor or business lead (which may be a client), you will establish and champion a vision and purpose for the project/programme, providing a clear understanding to delivery teams and stakeholders of the overall purpose, what is to be achieved and the scope of the project/programme.

You will define, plan and implement the delivery structure, phasing, and resources needed to deliver the required outcomes that will realise the business case and return on investment for the client. Managing and monitoring project/programme finances, resources and activities within agreed parameters and tolerances, balancing conflicting demands and dependencies across workstreams and packages will be key.

Additional responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, mitigating and managing risks, issues and dependencies in accordance with recognised industry standards or agreed risk management policy, framework and project/programme governance. You will lead, manage and motivate delivery teams and others working on the project/programme to ensure there is a clear understanding of outcomes, roles and responsibilities.

You will lead production of regular delivery performance reports in accordance with client requirements to provide concise and up-to-date delivery status to support senior level decision making. Supporting the smooth running of programme/project governance and decision-making, contributing delivery subject matter expertise and context when required is essential.

You will manage the successful delivery of health and life science projects and programmes of varying size and complexity and act as the key point of contact for clients and teams related to these commissions. You will work to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures and assist in the development and management of a high performing specialist team of consultants.

Proactively monitoring progress to ensure all commissions are managed in line with Company values, standing financial instructions, industry good practice, and compliance with appropriate legislation, statutory approvals and mandatory standards is required. You will comply with commission execution plans, ensuring they are updated as appropriate throughout the commission. Monitoring fee management and supporting the team to achieve financial targets is also part of the role.

Experience
Demonstrable experience as the Lead Project or Programme Manager, being the accountable person for delivery of commissions. Proven track record as a Senior Project/Programme Manager in complex project/programme environments. Experience in construction, consultancy, health or life science-related sectors is advantageous. Skilled in presenting at programme and project board meetings using written and visual presentation methods and tools. Demonstrable experience of project delivery utilising common procurement methods and contract strategies, ideally NEC 3 or 4. Experience delivering in accordance with industry best practice such as the NHS Capital Investment Manual, RIBA Plan of Work, OGC Gateways. Substantial experience engaging with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority.

About you
Ability to translate technical information into easily understandable concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Good working knowledge of the public sector and understanding of healthcare, life sciences or higher education project requirements. Excellent communication and facilitation skills including formal report writing and advising on complex issues and recommendations. Proactive, motivated and able to lead and inspire teams.

Qualifications
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). Recognised Project/Programme Management qualifications and/or chartership, e.g. APM PMQ, Managing Successful Programmes, NEC PM accreditation, MRICS or ChPP.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.