Senior Project/Programme Manager – Responsibilities
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.
- Management of activities and deliverables to ensure timely delivery of projects and programmes, working alongside wider teams comprising client teams, designers and other consultants and contractors.
- In conjunction with the project/programme sponsor or business lead (which may be a client) 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.
- 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.
- Manage and monitor project/programme finances, resources and activities within agreed parameters and tolerances, balancing conflicting demands and dependencies across workstreams and packages.
- Identify, evaluate, mitigate and manage risks, issues and dependencies in accordance with recognised industry standards or agreed risk management policy, framework and governance.
- Lead, manage and motivate delivery teams and others working on the project/programme to ensure clear understanding of outcomes, roles and responsibilities.
- Lead production of regular delivery performance reports in accordance with the format required by the client to provide concise and up‑to‑date delivery status to support senior level decision making.
- Support the smooth running of programme/project governance and decision‑making, contributing delivery subject‑matter expertise and context when required.
- Manage the successful delivery of health and life science projects and programmes of varying size and complexity.
- Act as the key point of contact for clients and teams related to these commissions.
- Work to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures.
- Assist in the development and management of a high‑performing specialist team of consultants.
- Proactively monitor progress to ensure that all commissions are managed in line with company values, standing financial instructions, and industry good practice, and in compliance with appropriate legislation, statutory approvals and mandatory standards.
- Comply with commission execution plans, ensuring they are updated as appropriate throughout the commission.
- Monitor fee management and support the team to achieve financial targets.
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrable experience acting as Lead Project or Programme Manager, accountable for delivery of commissions.
- Senior Project/Programme Manager experience in complex environments; construction, consultancy, health or life science experience is an advantage.
- Experience presenting at programme and project board meetings using written and visual presentation methods and tools.
- Experience utilising common procurement methods and contract strategies, ideally NEC 3 or 4.
- Experience delivering in accordance with industry best practice, such as the NHS Capital Investment Manual, RIBA Plan of Work, OGC Gateways.
- Substantial experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority; ability to translate technical information into easily understandable concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of the public sector and understanding of the requirements of healthcare, life sciences or higher education projects.
- Understanding of capital and procurement protocols.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, formal report writing, advising on complex issues and/or recommendations.
- Educated to degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Membership of a chartered institute in the construction industry (e.g., RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, APM, MICE).
- Recognised project/programme management qualifications and/or chartership (e.g., APM PMQ, Managing Successful Programmes, NEC PM accreditation, MRICS, ChPP).
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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