Associate Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure & Utilities

Your Role

As an Associate Project Management specialist, you will join a growing team of dedicated Project, Design, and Commercial Managers, delivering major projects across PMCM's sectors. You will lead and develop high‑performing teams, drive business growth, and build strong client relationships, with a focus on net zero and sustainability. You will work closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and functional leaders across project management, programme management, design, risk, PMO, cost and carbon management, planning, and information management. You will balance leadership and project delivery, develop internal and external relationships, and expand our project management offering.

What We Are Looking For

• Recognised qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and substantial experience managing large‑scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement, client management, and effective communication skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining high‑performing teams and developing high‑potential team members.
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost management, budget forecasting, and NEC3/4 ECC contract management (accreditation desirable), as well as experience overseeing change management implementation.
• Deep understanding of resource management and forecasting, and the ability to communicate with purpose, lead teams, take line management responsibilities, and act with professionalism and authority.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, drive innovative solutions, and consistently deliver projects to high standards against demanding KPIs.
• Ability to lead in business and relationship development, within existing commissions and new bids.
• Commitment to making a positive impact within civil infrastructure and construction, professional development, sustainability, and contributing to WSP's wider initiatives.
• Degree in a relevant technical discipline (civil engineering, project/construction management) or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant project experience.
• Membership of a professional institution such as APM ChPP, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE (or equivalent).
• NEC3/4 ECC Project Manager accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

Work‑life balance: our hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days a week, with flexibility to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Health & Wellbeing: we offer the Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, the Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour lets you take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement.

Your development: we invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership to support your growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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