Location
London

Hours
Full Time - Flexible hybrid working with the option to work from home two days per week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Salary
Competitive salary package (not specified)

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that make a positive impact on communities worldwide. As a Senior Project Manager within the Water & Environment sector, you will join an expanding team focused on delivering diverse infrastructure, natural environment, water, flood defence, and earth and environment projects for global clients. You will be part of the Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Group and the wider Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) of over 400 professionals across the UK.

Your role will involve ensuring compliance with quality management systems, driving efficiencies throughout project execution, and providing leadership and guidance to multi-disciplinary project teams. You will support marketing efforts, organise and chair client meetings, and manage projects autonomously with values ranging from £1m to £100m. Responsibilities include contract management, administration under various frameworks, line management of junior PMs, and delivering projects within agreed financial and commercial parameters. You will make decisions on complex issues and provide direction on project priorities.

WSP offers a culture that celebrates curiosity, new ideas, and diverse perspectives, supporting your career growth with access to comprehensive training, development tools, and resources. The team embraces a flexible working culture prioritising safety and wellbeing.

About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people united by a purpose to create positive, long-lasting impacts on communities. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, WSP combines local dedication with international expertise.

What’s in it for you?
- Work-life balance with hybrid working options and flexible hours including the “WSP My Hour” scheme
- Inclusive culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support including virtual GP services, gym membership discounts, and menopause support
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and Chartership support

Join WSP and be part of a global team making a difference in communities worldwide.

Experience
- Proven experience in Project Management, Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying, or Commercial Management with a focus on project delivery.
- Experience managing projects valued between £1m and £100m.
- Competence in stakeholder management, risk management, planning/scheduling, and commercial management.
- Experience working with NEC contracts and contract administration.
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage junior staff.

About you
- Motivated to develop your project management career to its full potential.
- Agile and adaptable with strong decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and wellbeing.
- Desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible environment.

Qualifications
- Professional qualification in project management, quantity surveying, and/or an engineering discipline.
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM) or similar.
- NEC accreditation and technical skills to lead and administer NEC contracts.
- Membership of relevant professional institutions such as Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), or Institute of Civil Engineers (MICE).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and higher attainment in project management or related fields.