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 Lexica, you will be part of the journey with our clients and colleagues.

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. You will manage and monitor project/programme finances, resources and activities within agreed parameters and tolerances, balancing conflicting demands and dependencies across workstreams and packages.

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 will be key. 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.

Leading 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 will be part of your role. You will support the smooth running of programme/project governance and decision-making, contributing delivery subject matter expertise and context when required.

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. Working to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures, you will 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 in compliance with appropriate legislation, statutory approvals and mandatory standards is essential. You will comply with commission execution plans, ensuring they are updated as appropriate throughout the commission and monitor fee management to support the team in achieving financial targets.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience as the Lead Project or Programme Manager accountable 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.
- Experience presenting at programme and project board meetings using written and visual presentation methods.
- Demonstrable experience delivering projects using common procurement methods and contract strategies, ideally NEC 3 or 4.
- Experience delivering in accordance with industry best practices such as NHS Capital Investment Manual, RIBA Plan of Work, OGC Gateways.
- Substantial experience engaging with diverse stakeholder groups at all seniority levels.
- 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.
- Understanding of capital and procurement protocols.

About you
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills including formal report writing and advising on complex issues and recommendations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage high performing teams.
- Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Committed to delivering projects in line with company values and industry standards.

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 such as APM PMQ, Managing Successful Programmes, NEC PM accreditation, MRICS or ChPP.