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WSP USA Project Manager in Leeds, United Kingdom
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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
Managing the delivery of structures and highways related projects.
Managing resources providing scheme investigation, feasibility studies, preliminary / detailed design, tender documents, site inspections, data collection and analysis, and works/ construction inspection and supervision.
Preparing progress reports and attending client project review meetings.
Engaging with a wide range of project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Applying your working knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare and CDM responsibilities
Contributing to project management excellence and innovation within team.
Complying with ISO standards, client processes and procedures and WSP’s business management system.
YOUR TEAM
You will be an integral part of our high performing project management teams in Leeds and Northallerton. Our teams are friendly, collaborative and our ethos is based on trust, integrity and fairness. Both teams are fundamental to our delivery of projects for both private sector and Local Authority clients, including our key local client, Leeds City Council, who we have been in partnership with for over 20 years.
You will have the fantastic opportunity to support our project managers delivering a wide range of interesting and significant projects - from schemes, such as the award winning Regent Street Flyover through to a diverse range of bridge refurbishment and maintenance improvements as well as feasibility studies and bridge inspection and assessment work throughout the UK.
You will follow agreed WSP Project Management systems and processes and industry best practice provided by the Association for Project Management (APM).
The variance of work opportunities – from inception to completion - offers excellent prospects for career advancement and development. Training will be provided on the job, and you will be fully supported to achieve professional accreditation in your chosen field.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Relevant experience in project management.
Experience in preparation of Contract Documents.
APM or PRINCE professional qualifications would be desirable.
Experience of commercial and financial project management
Experience in managing a range of project management activities, systems and processes.
Proficient in client and project stakeholder engagement
Working knowledge of Health, Safety, and Welfare
Working knowledge of CDM
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational skills and excellent communications skills
A full valid UK driving licence is required.
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.