Assistant Project Manager (PMCM – Buildings)
At WSP, you will support the delivery of high‑value and/or complex infrastructure projects for the Department for Education and similar clients. You will provide consultancy project management services, advise and guide teams, manage programmes, costs, quality and contract compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the management of projects from RIBA 1 to 6, providing the client with a consultancy project management service, offering advice and guidance as required throughout the project.
- Supporting the development of plans and strategies to successfully deliver the project objectives.
- Supporting and managing the project team.
- Supporting the identification and resolution of differences between individuals and/or interest groups.
- Supporting the Lead Consultant to agree contracts on behalf of the client, in liaison with their legal representatives, and monitoring compliance and managing variances.
- Supporting the Lead Consultant on the production of Feasibility Reports, taking inputs from various sources, managing its progress and delivering to the client a high‑quality report.
- Monitoring and reporting on progress against agreed programmes at all stages and agreeing strategies to keep on programme or implementing mitigation measures when timescales may vary.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience of public sector projects working with Local and Central Government agencies, particularly Education.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations applicable to infrastructure projects, in particular CDM regulations.
- Experience of the different stages of projects from Feasibility Study through to Operation.
- Experience supporting the procurement of contractors, development of contractual documents and achieving Contract Close on projects.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team on behalf of a client, liaising with a diverse range of specialisms.
- Experience supporting the development and management of programmes and identifying issues and solutions to resolve time challenges.
- Experience supporting the identification and management of risk and strategies to avoid or mitigate their outcomes.
- Understanding of cost management of a project and the importance of maintaining best value to the client whilst maintaining quality.
- Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent (desired).
Benefits
- Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and modern offices across the UK.
- Work‑life balance initiatives, including “WSP My Hour,” part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave options.
- Health & Wellbeing support: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gym discount scheme, menopause support package.
- Professional development: training, mentoring, chartership pathways.
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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