Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. 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.

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and environmental professional services firms providing technical consultancy to the built and natural environment. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring to the communities and environments where we live and work across the UK. We are locally dedicated and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, geo-science and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. Our experts influence and design sustainable lasting solutions in the property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, earth & environment, industry and power & energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Project Services (EMEA / APAC), the Senior Project Manager (EMEA) is responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of all Workplace related projects across EMEA. The role requires successful and efficient collaboration with internal CRE resources, external providers and WSP internal stakeholders. The primary sub-regions within the EMEA and APAC territories comprise: UK & Ireland and Central Europe (including Nordics).

Key Accountabilities
- Ensure all projects are delivered within a culture of ‘safety first’ and in accordance with all relevant and regional health, safety and statutory legislation.
- Successfully deliver all CRE related project services (office fit-outs, refurbishments, reconfigurations, relocations, etc.) across the EMEA region to agreed time and budget commitments aligned to business objectives.
- Assess and plan resource requirements and manage all projects using appropriate skillsets in a cost-effective manner, including deployment of in-house CRE project managers, pre-vetted outsourced providers and/or WSP regional expertise.
- Engage WSP subject matter experts as required to support CRE project requirements (Quantity Surveyors, MEP design services, Acoustic surveys, etc.).
- Work in partnership with the WSP UK Procurement team to ensure appropriate sourcing strategies are deployed to procure products and services at market competitive rates ensuring best value.
- Ensure all services are procured using appropriate industry contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT) relevant for the region to mitigate risk and ensure warranty obligations.
- Collaborate effectively with the CRE management team in planning, coordination and delivery of project services.
- Undertake feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Actively contribute to the development of WSP’s workplace strategy, ensuring a working environment that retains and attracts the best talent whilst maintaining effective cost management and value.
- Prepare financial forecasts and monthly project expenditure reports to accurately track project performance.
- Maintain strict compliance with WSP Health & Safety policies and regional legislation.
- Keep up to date with trends and best practices within the corporate real estate industry.

Experience
- Degree qualified, preferably within a real estate related discipline.
- Highly customer centric with excellent communication skills.
- Experience negotiating and working with widely adopted contract formats (NEC / JCT).
- Detailed knowledge of CRE management industry best practices and market trends.
- Analytical and financial skills necessary to develop and comprehend strategic plans and budgets.
- Ability to manage through ambiguity and build a strong internal network.
- Results-oriented with a desire to learn and support new technologies and processes.
- Effective organizational skills with ability to delegate, prioritise and manage multiple projects under pressure.
- Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.

About You
- A strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively across teams and regions.
- Committed to safety and compliance.
- Motivated to contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications
- Degree qualified (preferably within a real estate related discipline).
- Membership of a relevant professional industry body (e.g. MRICS, RIBA, CIBSE).
- Valid driver’s licence.